Overview
- Minnesota clinched a playoff spot Saturday with a 6-5 win over Vancouver in St. Paul after falling behind 4-2.
- Kelly Pannek scored two third-period power-play goals and finished with two goals and two assists to lead the PWHL with 14 goals and 28 points.
- The win stopped a three-game skid for the two-time defending champions.
- Minnesota sits third at 12-3-4-6 with five games left as it chases home ice for the opening round.
- The Frost lead the league with 83 goals in 25 games, and coach Ken Klee has said the group must tighten its defense before the postseason.