PWHL Recap – Minnesota Moves On To Final

In what many will call an upset, Minnesota moves on to the PWHL Final after defeating Toronto in Game 5 to complete the comeback.

PWHL News and Notes from Friday, May 17th, 2024

News

• On Thursday the PWHL announced the finalists for the 2023-24 PWHL Forward of the Year.
  • The finalists are Alex Carpenter (NY), Marie-Philip Poulin (MON), and Natalie Spooner (TOR).

These forwards have showcased an outstanding ability at the position throughout the regular season.

Alex Carpenter, Marie-Philip Poulin and Natalie Spooner are the finalists for the 2024 Forward of the Year! 👏
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— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) May 16, 2024

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Game Recaps

Minnesota v. Toronto – Game 5 – 7p ET

• In the decisive Game 5 Toronto would play host to Minnesota, and after a scoreless first period Denisa Krizova would open the scoring for Minnesota, but Rebecca Leslie would score to tie the game at one for Toronto. Then in the third period Taylor Heise would score a pair of goals and Sophia Kunin to give Minnesota the 4-1 victory over Toronto to advance to the PWHL Final.

Today’s Games

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