Faceoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Tsongas Center, Lowell, Massachusetts
TV/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network, NESN (Fleet), TSN+; radio/stream via team apps and thepwhl.com
Series: Penultimate regular-season meeting between these top contenders (Boston won the most recent clash 4-2 on March 29 in St. Paul; one more matchup remains later in the season). Both teams have already clinched playoff berths.
Team Records & Recent Form
Minnesota Frost (13-3-4-6, 3rd in PWHL standings): Minnesota has been streaky but dangerous, sitting at 49 points. They are 4-1-1-2 in their last 8 games, with recent results including a 4-1 win over New York (April 11), a 6-5 shootout-style victory over Vancouver (April 4), and an OT loss to New York (April 1). The offense has been potent (averaging over 3.0 goals lately), but defensive lapses and goaltending consistency have been tested on the road.
Boston Fleet (14-5-2-5, 2nd in PWHL standings): Boston leads with 54 points and clinched the league’s first playoff spot earlier in the season. They are 3-2-1-1 in their last 7, including a 5-1 win over Vancouver (April 7) and a 1-0 loss to Montréal (April 11). The Fleet have excelled defensively at home (strong shutout trends earlier) and boast one of the league’s top goal differentials.
Injury Report
Minnesota Frost (mostly healthy post-Olympic returns):
No major new injuries reported entering this contest. Captain Kendall Coyne Schofield remains active after returning from LTIR (upper-body/Olympic injury) on March 29 and contributing immediately.
Boston Fleet (lingering concerns from late March):
Jill Saulnier (F) — questionable/ongoing (concussion; missed multiple games as of late March — status to be monitored).
Natalie Buchbinder (D) — day-to-day (upper-body injury; missed her first game of the season on March 29).
Boston’s depth has been tested by these absences, but the core lineup remains intact. No widespread LTIR moves noted in early April updates.
Probable Goalies & Key Player Matchups
Minnesota Frost: Projected — Maddie Rooney or rotation counterpart (strong recent form in wins over NY and VAN). Rooney has been reliable in high-event games.
Boston Fleet: Projected — Aerin Frankel (elite starter with multiple shutouts this season and a PWHL-record shutout streak earlier; or Amanda Thiele if rotation continues). Frankel’s home dominance is a major factor.
Key Position Player Matchups/Notes
Boston threats: Sophie Shirley (scored twice in the March 29 win vs. MIN), Megan Keller (defensive anchor with offensive contributions), and Haley (consistent point producer). The Fleet’s speed and structure excel against Minnesota’s transition game.
Minnesota threats: Kendall Coyne Schofield (speed and playmaking post-return), Kelly Pannek (recent 50-point club member), Taylor Heise (dynamic forward), and Lee Stecklein (defensive/offensive versatility). The Frost rely on secondary scoring and power-play execution.
Overall edge: Boston’s home goaltending and defensive cohesion give them the nod, especially after containing Minnesota in their most recent head-to-head.
Series History
Boston holds the edge in the 2025-26 season series (multiple wins, including the 4-2 victory on March 29). The Fleet have controlled pace and capitalized on special teams in recent clashes. Minnesota has had success in high-scoring affairs but struggles to slow Boston’s structured attack. Home teams in this matchup have performed well historically.
Betting Trends
Boston is strong as home favorites against top-3 teams; unders have hit frequently in their low-event home games. Minnesota is competitive on the road but has been held to 2 goals or fewer in recent losses to Boston. The total has stayed under in several late-season meetings between these clubs.
GAME ODDS
Minnesota Frost – 125
Boston Fleet 5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 14, 2026
