Minnesota Frost Tie PWHL Series 1-1 After 5-3 Win Over Toronto Sceptres

The Minnesota Frost evened their first-round PWHL playoff series against the Toronto Sceptres with a 5-3 victory in Game 2, overcoming an early deficit and rallying in the third period. Lee Stecklein scored twice, Sophie Jaques netted the go-ahead goal late in the third, and Mellissa Channell-Watkins sealed the win with an empty-net goal. The Frost capitalized on power plays, converting 2 of 3 chances, while goaltender Maddie Rooney stopped 27 of 30 shots. Toronto's defense and scoring were notable, with six of the eight total goals scored by defenders, and Allie Munroe and Savannah Harmon contributing key goals during a brief comeback that tied the game at three. Minnesota, who had to win their final two regular-season games to qualify for the playoffs, showed resilience similar to last year's championship run where they overcame early series deficits. The series now shifts to Minnesota's Xcel Energy Center for Game 3, with puck drop scheduled for Sunday evening.