PWHL Walter Cup Finals Game 4 Preview: Ottawa Charge (1-2) vs. Minnesota Frost (2-1)

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The Ottawa Charge and Minnesota Frost face off in Game 4 of the 2025 Walter Cup Final at Xcel Energy Center on Monday, May 26, 2025. The Frost lead the series 2-1, looking to take control, while the Charge aim to even the series and force a decisive Game 5.

Game Details

Date: Monday, May 26, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM ET

Location: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN

TV Broadcast: TSN/RDS (Canada), FanDuel Sports Network North, PWHL YouTube Channel

Team Form & Key Matchups

Ottawa Charge (3rd in PWHL, 44 points)

Recent Performance: Ottawa fell 4-2 in Game 3, struggling to contain Minnesota’s offensive depth.

Key Players:

Brianne Jenner3 points in playoffs, leading Ottawa’s attack.

Emily Clark3 points, providing secondary scoring.

Gwyneth Philips.956 SV%, 1.14 GAA, a standout rookie goaltender.

Strengths: Defensive structure, disciplined play.

Concerns: Offensive production, depth scoring.

Minnesota Frost (4th in PWHL, 44 points)

Recent Performance: The Frost dominated Game 3, scoring four goals and controlling possession.

Key Players:

Taylor Heise7 points in playoffs, leading Minnesota’s offense.

Lee Stecklein6 points, a two-way force on defense.

Sergei Bobrovsky.920 SV% in playoffs, solid in net.

Strengths: Offensive firepower, playoff experience.

Concerns: Defensive lapses, penalty trouble.

Tactical Breakdown

Charge’s Strategy: Ottawa must tighten up defensively, limit turnovers, and capitalize on scoring chances.

Frost’s Strategy: Minnesota will look to maintain offensive pressure, control possession, and extend their series lead.

GAME ODDS

Ottawa Charge                  4.5

Minnesota Frost               – 140

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 25, 2025

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