Toronto secures a commanding 4-0 victory over Minnesota in a historic PWHL playoff matchup at Coca-Cola Coliseum, with Blayre Turnbull notching two goals.
In front of a roaring crowd of 8,473 fans, Toronto’s top-seeded team showcased their dominance, led by standout performances from Natalie Spooner, who scored the opening goal and assisted another, and Emma Maltais, who contributed to the scoreline.
Goalkeeper Kristen Campbell displayed her prowess with a stellar 26-save shutout, while Minnesota’s Nicole Hensley put up a solid defense with 15 saves of her own.
The win marks Toronto’s fifth consecutive victory, including a recent triumph over Minnesota in the regular season. With a 2-1-0-1 record against Minnesota, Toronto looks to carry their momentum into the next game of the best-of-five semifinal series, scheduled for Friday on home ice.
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Early in the game, Toronto seized control with promising scoring opportunities, ultimately capitalizing on Spooner’s goal at 9:47 of the first period. Maltais extended the lead early in the second period, while Turnbull joined the scoring action late in the frame.
Despite Minnesota’s efforts, Toronto maintained their dominance, with Turnbull sealing the victory with her second goal in the closing seconds of the game.
The stage is set for an exciting continuation of the series, as Toronto aims to maintain their winning streak and advance further in the playoffs.
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