The Minnesota Frost secured their first-ever playoff series opening win by defeating the Montréal Victoire 5-4 in overtime on May 2, 2026, at Place Bell.
Laura Stacey made history by scoring the first-ever postseason hat trick in PWHL history. Jincy Roese netted the game-winning goal just 4:30 into overtime.
The game attracted an audience of 9,364 fans. This victory marks a significant turnaround for the Frost, who had previously lost their first four playoff series openers.
Maddie Rooney delivered a solid performance for Minnesota, making 21 saves. Ann-Renée Desbiens stopped 24 shots for Montréal.
The match featured nine goals, making it the second highest-scoring playoff contest in PWHL history. The Minnesota Frost now leads the best-of-five semifinal series 1-0.
Key statistics:
- Total goals scored by Minnesota Frost: 5
- Total goals scored by Montréal Victoire: 4
- Attendance at Place Bell: 9,364
- Series lead for Minnesota Frost: 1-0
- Saves made by Maddie Rooney: 21
- Saves made by Ann-Renée Desbiens: 24
Laura Stacey expressed pride in her team’s performance, stating, “We love playing in front of our fans… we also want to do it for the city and the fans.” Coach Kori Cheverie praised his team’s resilience throughout the match.
The next game is scheduled for May 5 at 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT at Place Bell.
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