Overview

• Game 1 of the Walter Cup Finals between the Minnesota Frost and Ottawa Charge is set for May 20 at TD Place in Ottawa, with live coverage on FanDuel Sports Network and PWHL streaming platforms.
• The Frost, led by captain Kendall Coyne Schofield and playoff MVP contender Taylor Heise, return to defend their title after defeating Toronto in the semifinals.
• Ottawa, in their first playoff appearance, reached the finals by upsetting top-seeded Montreal, propelled by rookie goaltender Gwyneth Philips and her standout postseason performance.
• The series highlights the PWHL’s competitive balance, with both third-seeded Ottawa and fourth-seeded Minnesota clinching playoff spots on the final day of the regular season.
• Broadcasts and betting odds favor Ottawa slightly, with the team aiming for their first championship and Minnesota seeking back-to-back titles.