Venue: Centre Bell — Montreal, Quebec
Puck Drop: 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM PT
Broadcast: TSN, RDS, Bally Sports North, PWHL Live
INJURY REPORT
Minnesota Frost
Taylor Heise (C/W) — Probable, minor lower‑body tightness
Grace Zumwinkle (W) — Probable, maintenance
Maddie Rooney (G) — Probable, illness monitoring
Michela Cava (F) — Out, upper‑body injury
Montreal Victorie
Marie‑Philip Poulin (C) — Probable, minor shoulder soreness
Laura Stacey (W) — Questionable, lower‑body strain
Ann‑Renée Desbiens (G) — Probable, routine rest
Erin Ambrose (D) — Out, lower‑body injury
TEAM RECORDS (2026 SEASON TO DATE)
Minnesota Frost
Record: 1‑0‑0‑0 (3 points)
Goal Differential: +2
Opening Game: 4–2 win vs. Montreal
Special Teams: PP 1/3, PK 3/3
Montreal Victorie
Record: 0‑1‑0‑0 (0 points)
Goal Differential: -2
Opening Game: 2–4 loss vs. Minnesota
Special Teams: PP 0/3, PK 2/3
RECENT TEAM FORM (CONTEXT)
Minnesota Frost
Looked fast and structured in the opener
Heise and Zumwinkle generated multiple high‑danger chances
Defense activated well in transition
Goaltending steady and composed
Montreal Victorie
Offense created chances but lacked finishing
Poulin strong but lacked secondary scoring support
Defensive gaps without Ambrose noticeable
Desbiens kept the game close despite heavy pressure
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Taylor Heise (MIN) vs. Marie‑Philip Poulin (MTL)
Two elite centers driving their teams’ offense
Heise’s speed vs. Poulin’s strength and vision Edge: Even
2. Grace Zumwinkle (MIN) vs. Montreal’s Second Pair
Zumwinkle’s shot is a major threat from the circles
Montreal’s depth defense struggled in Game 1 Edge: Minnesota
3. Sarah Potomak (MIN) vs. Ann‑Renée Desbiens (MTL)
Potomak’s net‑front presence vs. Desbiens’ elite positioning Edge: Montreal (slight)
4. Laura Stacey (MTL) vs. Minnesota’s Top Pair
If Stacey plays, her speed is a major factor
Minnesota’s defense handled Montreal’s rush well in opener Edge: Minnesota
SERIES HISTORY
2025–26 Season Series: Minnesota leads 1–0
Last 10 Meetings (all competitions): Minnesota leads 6–4
At Centre Bell: Minnesota has won 3 of last 4
Minnesota’s speed and forecheck have consistently troubled Montreal.
BETTING TRENDS
Minnesota Frost
5–2 in last 7 regular‑season games
Under is 4–2 in last 6
4–1 in last 5 vs. Montreal
Montreal Victorie
2–6 in last 8 regular‑season games
Over is 3–1 in last 4 at home
1–4 in last 5 vs. Minnesota
GAME ODDS
Minnesota Frost – 130
Montreal Victorie 5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 4, 2026
