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In an exhilarating finish, Britta Curl-Salemme scored the decisive goal with only 13 seconds left in overtime, leading the Minnesota Frost to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Boston Fleet on Thursday evening.
Following a turnover from the Fleet, Kendall Coyne Schofield efficiently sent the puck forward on a breakaway to Curl-Salemme, who managed to outmaneuver goaltender Aerin Frankel, firing the puck past her just as time was winding down.

The action kicked off in the second period, when Claire Butorac netted a goal, giving Minnesota an early edge. Not long after, Brooke Bryant added her first goal of the season just 43 seconds later, extending the Frost’s lead to 2-0.
In response, Hilary Knight put Boston on the board approximately seven minutes into the third period, cutting Minnesota’s lead to 2-1. However, Brooke McQuigge quickly retaliated, scoring 90 seconds later to restore the Frost’s two-goal advantage at 3-1.

As the game reached its climax, Susanna Tapani turned the tide for Boston, scoring a backhanded goal with 3:17 remaining in regulation.
She followed up by scoring again just 49 seconds later, which forced the game into overtime, demonstrating the Fleet’s resilience. Unfortunately for Boston, this loss marked their third consecutive defeat, with the team being outscored 11-6 during this stretch.

On the other hand, the Frost showed commendable strength as they bounced back from a previous 3-2 defeat against the New York Sirens, winning five of their last six games.
The game’s key moments highlighted the importance of defensive plays; Claire Thompson made a critical stop during a 2-on-1 breakaway, expertly knocking the puck away from Boston’s Megan Keller, which set the stage for Curl-Salemme’s winning goal.

Statistically speaking, Nicole Hensley, the Minnesota goaltender, had an impressive game with 25 saves, marking her second consecutive win as a starter for the Frost.
Looking ahead, Boston will be hosting the Montreal Victoire on Sunday, while Minnesota is set to play their third game in a series of four home games at the Xcel Energy Center against the New York Sirens on Saturday.

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