The main point is that two teams are on the verge of sweeping their best-of-five series as they are up 2-0. Get ready to search for the broom. Read on to catch up on the latest news from the ice, then head over to Fun & Games to share your predictions for the next 48 hours.
Kristen Campbell and the No. 1 seed Toronto shut out the No. 4 seed Minnesota once again. Campbell was a brick wall in goal, making 21 saves to secure a 2-0 victory in Game 2 on Friday. The Toronto defense was also solid in keeping Minnesota at bay, while Renata Fast continued her impressive performance with her third assist in two games.
Minnesota, who have now lost seven consecutive games, will look to turn things around in tonight’s must-win Game 3 at 8 p.m. ET on home ice. They will need to dig deep to stay alive in the series.
In another thrilling match, the No. 3 seed Boston triumphed in a triple overtime showdown against the No. 2 seed Montréal, winning 2-1 on Saturday. Taylor Wenczkowski sealed the deal with the game-winning goal, while Boston goalie Aerin Frankel made crucial saves throughout the game.
The series now moves to Boston for Game 3 tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET. Will the home team be able to close it out in front of their fans? Can Montréal stage a comeback on the road? With the possibility of another overtime battle, anything is possible.
