Puck drop is scheduled for 4:00 PM EDT (2:00 PM MDT / 3:00 PM CT)
Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado (PWHL Takeover Tour™ neutral-site game, presented by Woody Creek Distillers)
Broadcast: MSGSN (New York), Sportsnet (Canada), FanDuel Sports Network, PWHL YouTube (league-wide)
A critical mid-table clash on neutral ice as part of the league’s popular Takeover Tour. Minnesota sits comfortably in 3rd with the league’s best goal differential (+17), while New York has climbed into playoff contention on the strength of a recent offensive surge but remains vulnerable defensively. Expect a fast-paced, physical battle between two of the PWHL’s most skilled forward groups.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games)
New York Sirens (2-2-0-1 in last 5, streaky but dangerous):
- Mar 8 vs OTT: W 6-2 (record home crowd, offensive explosion)
- Mar 5 vs BOS: L 0-1
- Feb 26 @ MTL: L 1-4
- Earlier stretch included regulation wins and a tight OT loss
The Sirens have scored 6+ goals in their last big win but have been shut out or held low recently.
Minnesota Frost (3-1-0-1 in last 5, strong post-Olympic return):
- Mar 13 vs SEA: W 4-1 (Peyton Anderson’s first career goal; season-high crowd)
- Mar 8 vs TOR: W 3-2 OT
- Mar 1 vs MTL: L 0-4
- Prior games featured consistent scoring and tight defensive efforts
The Frost are 2-0-0-0 in their last two and look rested heading into the Takeover Tour stop.
Series History (2025-26 Season)
The teams have split early-season meetings with extra-time drama:
- Jan 16, 2026 – MIN 3-2 OT NY (Frost road win at Prudential Center)
- Jan 25, 2026 – NY @ MIN (tight contest; Minnesota edged the season series lead)
Minnesota holds a slight historical edge (especially in OT), but New York has shown they can push the Frost in high-event games. Expect special teams and goaltending to decide this neutral-site rematch.
Injury Report
New York Sirens
- F Casey O’Brien – Day-to-day (upper-body)
- G Callie Shanahan (rookie) – Day-to-day (lower-body)
Kayle Osborne expected to start if Shanahan is unavailable.
Minnesota Frost
- F Kendall Coyne Schofield (captain) – LTIR (upper-body, Olympic-related; retroactive to Feb 19; eligible post-Mar 12 but status remains questionable/uncertain for today)
Minnesota’s offense could miss its leader, but depth (Heise, Curl) has stepped up. No other major absences reported.
Key Player Matchups
- Goaltending: Kayle Osborne (NY, .916 SV%) vs. Nicole Hensley (MIN, .937 SV%). Hensley has been one of the league’s steadiest netminders; Osborne has been solid but faces a tougher test against Minnesota’s depth.
- Top-Line Forwards: NY’s Sarah Fillier (3G-11A-14P) & Kristýna Kaltounková (team-high goals) vs. MIN’s Taylor Heise (4G-15A-19P, league assist leader) & Britta Curl (7G-10A-17P). Heise’s playmaking could exploit any NY defensive lapses.
- Defense/Special Teams: Minnesota’s stingy GA (38 league-low) vs. New York’s opportunistic power play. Both teams generate high-danger chances; the Frost rank top-tier in penalty kill.
- X-Factor: Neutral-site energy at Ball Arena + Minnesota’s recent home-like momentum (even on the road) vs. New York’s ability to explode offensively (6 goals in last big win).
Betting Trends
- Defensive edge for Minnesota: Frost allow just 38 GA (best in league); New York has been held under 2 goals in 2 of last 3. Unders have hit frequently in Frost games.
- Takeover Tour history: Neutral-site games often feature higher scoring early but tighten late; extra-time common in close standings battles.
- Recent head-to-head: One OT game already this season; both teams average ~4.5-5 goals combined in matchups.
- Post-Olympic form: Minnesota 3-1-0-1 lately; New York streaky but dangerous on the road/Takeover stops.
GAME ODDS
New York Sirens 4.5
Minnesota Frost – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, March 14, 2026
