PWHL Playoff Game 3 Preview: Toronto Sceptres (1-1) vs. Minnesota Frost (1-1)

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The Toronto Sceptres and Minnesota Frost are set to face off in Game 3 of their PWHL Semifinal series at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, on May 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM CT. The series is currently tied 1-1, following Minnesota’s 5-3 victory in Game 2.

Team Overview & Recent Form

Toronto Sceptres (2nd Seed, 13-6-4-7, 54 Points)

  • Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Win, Win, Loss
  • Road Record: 5-1-3-6
  • Season Series vs. Minnesota: 2-4
  • Key Players:
  • Daryl Watts – Led Toronto with 27 points (11G, 16A) in the regular season.
  • Hannah Miller – A crucial playmaker, contributing 24 points (9G, 15A).
  • Kristen Campbell – Toronto’s starting goaltender, posting a 3.53 GAA and .863 SV% in the playoffs.

Minnesota Frost (4th Seed, 11-7-3-9, 50 Points)

  • Last Five Games: Loss, Win, Win, Loss, Win
  • Home Record: 3-3-1-6
  • Season Series vs. Toronto: 4-2
  • Key Players:
  • Kendall Coyne Schofield – Minnesota’s captain and top scorer with 24 points (12G, 12A).
  • Taylor Heise – A dynamic forward, contributing 22 points (8G, 14A).
  • Lee Stecklein – A standout defender, scoring two goals and two assists in the playoffs.

Game Analysis & Predictions

  • Toronto’s Strategy: The Sceptres need Watts and Miller to continue their offensive dominance while Campbell maintains her composure in net.
  • Minnesota’s Strategy: The Frost must capitalize on their home-ice advantage and rely on Schofield and Heise to drive their attack.

GAME ODDS

Toronto Sceptres             4.5

Minnesota Frost               – 130

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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