Montreal Victoire defeated Minnesota Frost 2-1 in Game 3 of the PWHL semifinal series to move one step closer to a place in the Walter Cup Finals.
The tightly contested clash saw Montreal score twice within just 24 seconds in the third period to stun the defending champions and seize control of the best-of-five series. The victory handed the Victoire a 2-1 lead and left Minnesota facing elimination for the first time in franchise playoff history.
Minnesota had taken an early lead and looked on course to regain momentum in the series, but Montreal responded with resilience and clinical finishing under pressure. The Victoire’s defensive discipline and strong goaltending once again proved decisive during crunch moments.
The series has developed into one of the standout contests of the 2026 PWHL playoffs, featuring intense physical battles and dramatic overtime finishes. Montreal entered the postseason as the league’s top-ranked team after a dominant regular season campaign, while Minnesota arrived as two-time defending Walter Cup champions.
With Game 4 now looming, Montreal will look to finish the job and secure their maiden appearance in the Walter Cup Finals, while Minnesota must produce a comeback to keep their title defense alive.
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