The New York Sirens travel to face the Minnesota Frost in a compelling mid-season matchup in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). This game pits two competitive teams against each other, with the Frost looking to build on their recent defensive resilience and the Sirens aiming to rebound from a pair of overtime setbacks. Both squads have shown flashes of dominance this season, but inconsistencies in finishing games have been a theme. With playoff positioning on the line, expect a physical, fast-paced contest highlighting top talent on both sides.
Venue: Grand Casino Arena, St. Paul, Minnesota
Puck drop is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET (2:00 PM CT local time)
Broadcast: Available on MSG in New York, FanDuel Sports Network North Extra and FOX 9+ in Minnesota, and streaming via the PWHL app or select regional sports networks
Recent Team Forms
Both teams have experienced a mix of highs and lows in their last five games, with overtime featuring prominently.
New York Sirens (Last 5 Games: 2-0-2-1):
Jan 20 vs. Ottawa Charge: L 3-4 (OT) – Blew a three-goal lead in a frustrating collapse
Jan 18 vs. Montréal Victoire: W 2-1 – Edged out a tight defensive battle, ending with a line brawl
Jan 16 vs. Minnesota Frost: L 2-3 (OT) – Tied twice but fell short in extra time
Earlier wins included strong offensive outings, but recent games show vulnerability in closing out leads. The Sirens are 1-0-2-2 in their last five, averaging 2.3 goals for and 2.2 against
Minnesota Frost (Last 5 Games: 2-1-1-1):
Jan 21 vs. Montréal Victoire: L 1-2 (OT) – Strong goaltending but couldn’t capitalize in extra time
Jan 16 at New York Sirens: W 3-2 (OT) – Kendall Coyne Schofield’s OT winner sealed a comeback
Jan 11 vs. Seattle Torrent: W (details limited, but part of a home stand).
Recent form shows resilience, with a 5-1 win over Toronto Sceptres highlighting offensive depth
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. Averaging 2.9 goals for and 2.2 against, they’re trending upward at home
Injury Report and Suspensions
New York Sirens: Forward Taylor Girard is suspended for four games following a bench-clearing altercation in the Jan 18 game against Montréal
No major injuries reported, though some speculation on minor ailments among forwards
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. Goaltender Kayle Osborne is expected to start, with a .930 save percentage
Minnesota Frost: No confirmed injuries or suspensions. Goaltender Nicole Hensley is likely to start, boasting a .946 save percentage this season
The team appears at full strength, with key forwards like Kendall Coyne Schofield fully available.
Key Player Matchups
This game features intriguing battles between offensive stars and defensive stalwarts.
Kendall Coyne Schofield (Frost F) vs. Alex Carpenter (Sirens F): Coyne Schofield, a league leader in goals, faces Carpenter, known for her playmaking. Coyne Schofield’s speed and recent OT heroics could exploit Sirens’ defensive gaps
Taylor Heise (Frost F) vs. Sarah Fillier (Sirens F): Heise’s assist prowess (key in the Jan 16 win) meets Fillier’s rookie scoring touch. Expect high-energy shifts in transition play
Nicole Hensley (Frost G) vs. Kristýna Kaltounková (Sirens F): Hensley’s elite save percentage will be tested by Kaltounková’s shot volume. This goaltender-forward duel could decide a low-scoring affair
Grace Zumwinkle (Frost F) vs. Casey O’Brien (Sirens F): Zumwinkle’s secondary scoring vs. O’Brien’s shorthanded threats – watch for special teams impact
Series History
The Sirens and Frost have a balanced rivalry, with Minnesota holding a slight edge in recent encounters.
Overall Head-to-Head: Minnesota has won 4 of 7 away games against New York, with the Sirens winning 3
Recent Games:
Jan 16, 2026: Frost 3-2 (OT) at Sirens
Dec 1, 2025: Sirens 4-3 (OT) at Frost
Jan 4, 2025: Sirens 5-0 at Frost (largest margin in PWHL history)
Trends: Games often go to overtime (3 of last 5), averaging 5.2 total goals. Frost is 2-1 in the last three meetings.
Betting Trends
Sirens: 4-6-2 against the spread (ATS) this season; under has hit in 7 of 12 games (58%). As underdogs, they’re 3-0-2-2, covering in 60% of road games. Power play efficiency is low at 10.6%, but they lead in shorthanded goals (3 this season). Frost: 7-3-3 ATS; over has hit in 6 of 13 games (46%). At home, they’re 4-1-1-1, with a strong 17.6% power play conversion. They’ve covered in 70% of games as favorites. Series Trends: 60% of head-to-head games go over 4.5 goals; Frost is 3-2 ATS vs. Sirens. Recent matchups favor the home team (2-1 in last three)
GAME ODDS
New York Sirens 4.5
Minnesota Frost – 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 24, 2026
