Minnesota Frost Even PWHL Finals with OT Win over Ottawa Charge

Britta Curl-Salemme emerged as the playoff hero for the Minnesota Frost by scoring both the game-tying goal with 16 seconds left in regulation and the overtime winner to secure a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Charge in Game 2 of the PWHL Finals, tying the series 1-1. Despite Ottawa's Jocelyne Larocque scoring late in the third period, Minnesota's Maddie Rooney was outstanding in net with 37 saves, helping the Frost withstand Ottawa's shot dominance. The closely contested series has featured strong defensive play and goaltending, with both games going into overtime and low scoring overall. Minnesota capitalized on a late power play opportunity with Rooney pulled for an extra attacker to force overtime, where Curl-Salemme sealed the win. The series now shifts to Minnesota for Game 3, continuing a hard-fought battle between two evenly matched teams. Both sides have praised the intensity and structure of their opponents, making for a compelling championship showdown.