Get ready for a thrilling showdown! On Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 3 p.m. ET, the Minnesota Frost clash with the Boston Fleet at Agganis Arena. This promises to be an exciting matchup, so mark your calendars! You can catch all the action live on NESN, FanDuel Sports Network North, FOX 9+, Sportsnet 360, PWHL YouTube, and thepwhl.com. The broadcast team includes Eric Gallanty (Play-by-Play), Gigi Marvin (Analyst), and Natalie Noury (Reporter).
Let's break down the teams:
- Minnesota Frost: Currently holding a record of 2-0-0-1, with 6 PTS, placing them in a tie for 2nd place. Their top scorer is Kendall Coyne Schofield, boasting 3 GP, 4-1-5 PTS. In their last game, they dominated Ottawa with a 5-1 victory on December 2.
- Boston Fleet: Leading the pack with a stellar 3-0-0-0 record, accumulating 9 PTS and securing the 1st place position. Susanna Tapani leads the Fleet with 3 GP, 2-1-3 PTS. They recently triumphed over Vancouver with a 2-0 win on December 3.
A Look Back at the Rivalry:
The 2024-25 season series saw Minnesota dominate in points, winning 13-5, although Boston edged them out in games won 8-7 in 2024. Here's a quick recap of their previous encounters:
- Dec. 4 at BOS: 2-1 MIN
- Jan. 2 at MIN: 4-3 MIN (OT)
- Jan. 8 at MIN: 2-1 MIN (OT)
- Jan. 26 at MIN: 5-2 MIN
- Feb. 16 at BOS: 4-2 BOS
- May 3 at BOS: 8-1 MIN
What to Watch For:
This game marks the first meeting since Minnesota's decisive 8-1 victory on May 3, which sealed their playoff berth and kept Boston out of the postseason. That game remains the only time in Fleet history they've lost by five or more goals.
The Frost are on a roll, coming off two consecutive road wins – 3-0 in Seattle on November 28 and 5-1 in Ottawa on December 2. They're aiming to match their regular-season record for consecutive road wins by going 3-0 on the road for the second straight year.
And this is the part most people miss... Three Minnesota players – Kendall Coyne Schofield, Kelly Pannek, and Britta Curl-Salemme – are tied for the league lead in points. They're also the only three players with three-game point streaks and among the league's top players with a plus-minus better than +3. Notably, six Frost players will be representing Team USA in the upcoming Rivalry Series, making the Frost the most represented team in the PWHL on the U.S. roster.
Coyne Schofield, fresh off her first career hat trick in Ottawa, previously recorded a three-point performance against Boston last season. She also has experience playing at Agganis Arena, dating back to her college days with Northeastern in 2012.
A Touch of Nostalgia:
Several Northeastern graduates from both teams, including Coyne Schofield, Denisa Křīžovā, Katy Knoll, Peyton Anderson (Minnesota), Aerin Frankel, and Alina Müller (Boston), attended the Huskies' final game at Matthews Arena.
Sidney Morin returns to Boston, where she played in all 54 games for the team, recording 12 points (4G, 8A).
Goalie Showdown:
Nicole Hensley has been stellar in net for the Frost, winning her last two games with 65 saves on 66 shots, boasting a 0.50 GAA and a .985 SV%, second only to Frankel.
Boston's Dominance:
Boston is off to a historic 3-0 start, matching the 2024 Minnesota squad for the most consecutive wins to begin a PWHL season. They're seeking their fourth win in their fourth game, a feat they didn't achieve until their tenth game last season.
Offensive Prowess:
The Fleet and Frost are tied for the league lead in goal differential at +6. Last season, the Frost were second at +9, while the Fleet were fourth at -1.
Frankel has been a brick wall, stopping 70 of 71 shots this season, with a .986 SV% and two shutouts for a 0.33 GAA. Coach Kris Sparre called her a
