BOSTON — In an exciting matchup on Wednesday night, the Minnesota Frost edged out the Boston Fleet with a score of 2-1, highlighted by Dominique Petrie’s pivotal goal in the third period.

The game saw momentum swing dramatically when Hilary Knight from Boston managed to equalize the score at 1-1. Just moments later, however, Minnesota’s Mellissa Channell-Watkins took charge, launching a shot from the blue line that deflected off Petrie, who was positioned in front of the Boston goal. This crucial play earned Channell-Watkins and Sophie Jaques assists, marking Petrie’s second goal of the season.

Prior to this sequence, Knight had also made her mark, scoring via a deflection after redirecting a powerful shot from Emily Brown. The action unfolded with substantial intensity during the third period.

The match opened with Minnesota taking an early lead in the second period, thanks to a goal scored by Michela Cava approximately seven and a half minutes in. After a successful battle for puck possession along the boards, Cava seized an opportunity, skated in from the right side, and unleashed a powerful shot that found its way past Boston goalie Aerin Frankel. Taylor Heise was credited with the assist on this play.

Throughout the second period, Minnesota demonstrated commanding control, outshooting the Fleet with a tally of 11 to 4. By the end of the game, Minnesota led with a total of 28 shots compared to Boston’s 20.

In goal for Minnesota, Maddie Rooney showcased her skills by making 19 saves, contributing to the team’s first win of the season with a record of 1-0-1-0. Meanwhile, Frankel put in a commendable effort for Boston, recording 26 saves as the Fleet fell to 0-0-0-2.

Looking ahead, Minnesota is set to compete against Toronto on Saturday, while Boston will be ready to take on New York this coming Sunday.