PWHL Finals Preview: Ottawa vs Minnesota Battle for the Walter Cup!

The PWHL Finals are here! The Ottawa Charge face the Minnesota Frost in an epic battle for the Walter Cup. In this episode of the Women's Hockey Report, presented by Locked On NHL, hosts Rachel Donner and Erica L. Ayala break down everything you need to know about this thrilling matchup. Get expert analysis on Ottawa's stellar defense led by goaltender Gwyneth Philips and Minnesota's high-octane offense featuring star forward Taylor Heise. Discover key X-factors, pivotal player performances, and how each team’s strategies could decide the series. Plus, don’t miss discussions on the PWHL expansion draft and how it could reshape team rosters for next season. Stay tuned for all the latest insights into this historic showdown. Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On NHL Podcast for more women's hockey coverage, and join the conversation by following us on social media. Let’s talk hockey! #pwhl #minnesotafrost #pwhlplayoffs #pwhlhighlights #taylorheise CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Ottawa Charge vs Montreal Victoire Recap 07:01 - PWHL Player of the Week Highlights 09:22 - Ottawa Charge vs Minnesota Frost Preview 11:42 - Playoff Statistics Analysis 13:38 - Goaltending Performance Review 17:12 - Line Matchups Strategy 22:40 - Key Players for Ottawa vs Minnesota 26:06 - Game Predictions and Insights 32:50 - Expansion Draft Overview 41:10 - Draft Eligibility Criteria 42:50 - Sign Off Follow & Subscribe on all podcast platforms, and join the conversation with Locked On NHL! 🏒 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHL?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow the Women's Hockey Report TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womens_hockey_report Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #pwhl #Hockey #podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.