Jincy Roese’s overtime goal propels Frost over Victoire in playoff opener
Jincy Roese scored 4:30 into overtime to give the Minnesota Frost a 5-4 victory over the Montreal Victoire in Game 1 of their PWHL semi-final series. The win gives Minnesota a 1-0 series lead and takes home-ice advantage away from the regular-season champion Victoire. Seven of the game's nine goals were scored after the first period, including three goals within a 1:50 span in the third period.
- ▪Jincy Roese scored the overtime winner 4:30 into the extra period.
- ▪Laura Stacey recorded a hat trick for Montreal, including two power-play goals.
- ▪Minnesota's Grace Zumwinkle scored to give the Frost a 3-2 lead late in the second period.
- ▪The three goals in the third period were scored within a 1:50 span.
- ▪Game 2 of the best-of-five series will be played at Place Bell on Tuesday night.
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Open this photo in gallery:Minnesota Frost defender Jincy Roese (33) celebrates her Game 1 overtime winner against the Montreal Victoire on Saturday.Graham Hughes/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountJincy Roese scored 4:30 into overtime as the Minnesota Frost defeated the Montreal Victoire 5-4 in Game 1 of their Professional Women’s Hockey League semi-final series on Saturday.The win at Place Bell gives Minnesota a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series, taking home-ice advantage away from the regular-season champion Victoire.Katy Knoll, Kendall Coyne Schofield, Grace Zumwinkle and Sidney Morin also scored for the defending Walter Cup champion Frost.
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