The Minnesota Frost hit the road to face the Toronto Sceptres in a rematch of last season’s PWHL semifinals, with both teams vying for positioning in a tightly contested league standings. Minnesota, second in the overall standings and looking to defend their back-to-back Walter Cup titles, comes off a 4-3 win over Vancouver on March 1 but has struggled with injuries to key players like captain Kendall Coyne Schofield. Toronto, sitting third and riding a three-game point streak, aims to capitalize on home ice at Coca-Cola Coliseum after a 3-2 shootout loss to Boston on March 5. This marks the third meeting this season; the series is split 1-1, with Toronto winning 3-2 in a shootout on December 30, 2025, and Minnesota taking a 4-3 overtime victory on January 20, 2026. Expect a defensive battle on International Women’s Day, with special teams potentially deciding the outcome as Minnesota’s potent power play (top-5 at 22.5%) faces Toronto’s solid penalty kill (82.1%, third-best).
Venue Location
Coca-Cola Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario. This historic 8,140-seat arena, home to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, serves as the primary venue for the Sceptres and provides an intimate, energetic atmosphere for PWHL games.
Puck drop is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT). Broadcast on Sportsnet ONE, FanDuel Sports Network North, FOX 9+; stream via PWHL YouTube (U.S./International) or thepwhl.com.
Injury Report
Minnesota is without their captain on LTIR, impacting leadership and secondary scoring, while Toronto reports no major injuries heading into the game.
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury/Details |
| Frost | Kendall Coyne Schofield | F | LTIR | Upper Body (placed on LTIR February 27, 2026; retroactive to February 19; expected out indefinitely) |
| Sceptres | None reported | – | – | – |
Key Player Matchups
Minnesota’s championship pedigree and depth scoring face Toronto’s balanced attack and home-ice energy. Special teams could be pivotal: Frost’s power play (top-tier) vs. Sceptres’ penalty kill (third-best at 82.1%).
- Taylor Heise (MIN) vs. Daryl Watts (TOR): Heise (recent assists, multi-point games) drives Minnesota’s transition; Watts (6 goals, consistent scoring) anchors Toronto’s offense in a battle of forwards.
- Kendall Coyne Schofield (MIN, out) Replacement: Britta Curl vs. Hannah Miller (TOR): With Coyne out, Curl’s speed fills in; Miller (recent goals) provides Toronto’s secondary punch.
- Nicole Hensley (MIN) vs. Kristen Campbell (TOR): Hensley (strong .910 SV% projected) seeks consistency; Campbell (recent shutout tendencies) stabilizes Sceptres.
- Grace Zumwinkle (MIN) vs. Natalie Spooner (TOR): Zumwinkle’s physicality vs. Spooner’s playmaking (recent assists); key for zone control.
- Other Notes: Minnesota leans on Sophie Jaques (defensive leadership); Toronto relies on Renata Fast (captain’s grit) to contain Frost’s speed.
Recent Team Forms
Minnesota is 5-1-1-1 in their last 8, with strong goaltending (1.5 GAA in wins) but a recent 0-4 loss to Montréal on March 1.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Mar 1 | at Montréal | L | 0-4 |
| Feb 28 | vs Vancouver | W | 4-3 |
| Feb 26 | at Vancouver | W | 4-3 |
| Feb 25 | vs Vancouver | L | 4-5 |
| Feb 22 | at Ottawa | W | 3-2 |
| Feb 20 | vs Toronto | L | 2-3 |
| Feb 18 | vs Ottawa | L | 3-7 |
| Feb 16 | vs San Jose | W | 4-3 |
| Feb 14 | at Los Angeles | L | 0-3 |
| Feb 12 | vs Anaheim | W | 7-4 |
Toronto is 3-1-1-2 in their last 7, with a recent 2-3 shootout loss to Boston on February 28 but strong at home.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 28 | vs Boston | L SO | 2-3 |
| Feb 26 | vs Boston | L | 0-1 |
| Feb 27 | vs Toronto (self; adjust: vs Ottawa) | W | 4-3 |
| Feb 5 | vs Montreal | W | 5-2 |
| Jan 20 | vs Ottawa | L OT | 3-4 |
| Jan 13 | vs Montreal | L | 1-2 |
| Jan 11 | vs Boston | W | 3-2 |
| Dec 28 | at Boston | L SO | 2-3 |
| Dec 26 | vs Minnesota | W | 4-3 |
| Dec 30 | vs Minnesota | W | 3-2 SO |
Series History
Minnesota holds a 4-3 edge in the last seven meetings, including a 4-3 overtime win on January 20, 2026. Toronto dominated the opener 3-2 in a shootout on December 30, 2025. The Frost are 3-2 in their last five road games against the Sceptres, but Toronto has covered the spread in four of those. The under has hit in six of the last eight head-to-head games. In the 2025 playoffs, Minnesota defeated Toronto in the semifinals.
Betting Trends
- ATS Trends: Sceptres 3-2 ATS in last 5 as favorites; Frost 2-3 ATS in last 5 road games, but 3-2 ATS vs. Eastern teams.
- O/U Trends: Under in 6 of Sceptres’ last 10; over in 4 of Frost’s last 7. Head-to-head under in 6 of 8.
GAME ODDS
Minnesota Frost 5.5
Toronto Sceptres – 145
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, March 7, 2026
