In Detroit, Paetyn Levis netted the go-ahead goal near the end of the first period, and Corinne Schroeder made 33 saves as the New York Sirens defeated the Minnesota Frost with a score of 4-1 on Sunday evening.
The game drew 14,288 fans, setting an attendance record For a professional women's ice hockey match in the United States.
The match was part of the Professional Women’s Hockey League's schedule. Takeover Tour .
Grace Zumwinkle of Minnesota found the back of the net 6 minutes and 8 seconds into the match, while Nicole Hensley stopped 20 shots.
Jaime Bourbonnais brought the Sirens level at 1-1 during the middle of the first period, and Sarah Fillier sealed the victory with an empty-net goal towards the end of the match.
Takeaways
With a two-goal advantage following the initial period, New York managed to play defensively to maintain their buffer.
Frost: Although 34 shots is quite a large number, Minnesota didn’t generate many significant scoring opportunities.
Key moment
During the first period, the PWHL announced more than 1 million fans Have been present at matches since the league started last year. Athletes from each team presented commemorative pucks to the spectators as mementos of this significant occasion.
Key stat
Schroeder blocked 20 out of 21 shots over the first two periods, paving the way for the Sirens' win.
Up next
New York faces off against Toronto on Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, Minnesota welcomes Montreal on March 26.
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