Gosling's 2-goal game helps Sceptres secure series opener against Frost
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Julia Gosling saved her first PWHL even-strength goal for the post-season.
The rookie scored twice in her playoff debut as the Toronto Sceptres defeated the Minnesota Frost 3-2 on Wednesday in Game 1 of their best-of-five semifinal series. All four of Gosling's regular-season goals came on the power play.
"It was really exciting and it's my first 5-on-5 goal," Gosling said with a smile. "Just the way we were playing and the way our lines were changing, I think it just put me in a great spot to get that opportunity and then just use my shot.
"So it was just super fun to get it done at home."
WATCH | Gosling pots a pair, Sceptres hold on to edge Frost:
Captain Blayre Turnbull also scored for Toronto. Kristen Campbell made 24 saves.
"I think the biggest takeaway for us is if you play the right way, chances are you'll get rewarded," Sceptres head coach Troy Ryan said. "I thought we played responsible defensively, responsible physically, and some timely offence as well."
Britta Curl-Salemme and Katy Knoll found the back of the net for Minnesota. Nicole Hensley stopped 34 shots.
"We knew they were going to come out with a lot of energy and play hard," Minnesota head coach Ken Klee said. "And obviously, spotting them a 3-0 lead is a tough spot to be.
The two teams met in last season's semifinal, with Minnesota coming out on top in five games en route to winning the Walter Cup. The Frost won the 2024-25 regular-season series 2-2-1-1, with three of the contests going to overtime or a shootout.
Turnbull opened the scoring at 11:59 of the first period Wednesday. She got the puck from Jesse Compher by the side boards, drove in front and made a move to get around Hensley and tuck it in.
"I think tonight we just showed up and we were ready to play," Turnbull said. "We played a really good game in the first period. I thought we really set the tone. Each line felt like they were clicking and rolling, and I thought defensively we played really well too.
"So I think it was probably the best first period we had all season."
WATCH | Frost's Curl-Salemme ejected for headshot on Sceptres' Fast:
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