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Minnesota Frost Edges Ottawa Charge in Triple OT, Takes 2-1 Series Lead in PWHL Finals

Katy Knoll's decisive goal positions the Frost one win away from securing their second consecutive Walter Cup title.

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Jocelyne Larocque of the Ottawa Charge scraps with Lee Stecklein of the Minnesota Frost in front of the goal during the second overtime at Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minn., on May 24, 2025.
Rebecca Leslie, right, seen celebrating after scoring on Minnesota in Game 1, believes the Ottawa Charge players are prepared for the pressure that comes with facing elimination in Game 4.

Overview

  • Katy Knoll scored the game-winning goal 10:03 into the third overtime, lifting the Minnesota Frost to a 2-1 victory in Game 3 of the PWHL Finals.
  • The Frost now lead the best-of-five series 2-1, needing just one more win to clinch the Walter Cup in Game 4 on Monday.
  • Goaltenders Maddie Rooney (Minnesota) and Gwyneth Philips (Ottawa) delivered standout performances, with 35 and 45 saves respectively in a tightly contested matchup.
  • Emily Clark opened the scoring for the Ottawa Charge in the first period, while Minnesota's Lee Stecklein tied the game in the second with her fourth playoff goal.
  • All three games in the Finals have gone into overtime, highlighting the evenly matched intensity between the two teams.