Gosling's Two Goals Lead Sceptres Past Frost 3-2 in Playoff Opener

Julia Gosling scored twice in under two minutes during the second period to lead the Toronto Sceptres to a 3-2 victory over the defending champion Minnesota Frost in Game 1 of their PWHL semifinal series. Blayre Turnbull opened the scoring for Toronto, and goaltender Kristen Campbell made key saves to preserve the lead as Minnesota mounted a comeback attempt. Britta Curl-Salemme and Katy Knoll scored for Minnesota, narrowing Toronto’s lead, but the Sceptres held firm despite sustained pressure in the final frame. Nicole Hensley made 34 saves for the Frost, while Toronto outshot Minnesota and controlled much of the play early on. The win gives Toronto a 1-0 advantage in the best-of-five series, with Game 2 scheduled for Friday night in Toronto. Both teams emphasized the need for resilience and adjustments as the hard-fought series continues.