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Minnesota Clinches PWHL Playoff Berth With 6-5 Comeback Over Vancouver

The early clinch shifts Minnesota's focus to securing home ice for the first time.

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.