PWHL Game Preview (Feb 18, 2025): Montreal Victoire vs. Minnesota Frost

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We’ve got a best-on-best matchup tonight… well, sort of. Minnesota Frost have been a dominant force all season, but their recent struggles have cost them the second-place spot, leaving them tied with Boston and Toronto in the standings.

Meanwhile, Montreal Victoire remains the undisputed top team, and they’ll have home-ice advantage tonight in Laval.

Puck Drop: 7:00 PM ET

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Team Records & Recent Form

TeamSeason RecordLast 5 Games
Montreal Victoire9-3-1-24-1-0-0
Minnesota Frost5-4-3-61-1-1-2

Head to Head this season, Montreal leads 2-1.

  • Montreal 3 – Minnesota 2
  • Montreal 2 – Minnesota 4
  • Minnesota 2 – Montreal 4

Betting Breakdown & Key Matchup Trends

Expect Goals – Minnesota’s Track Record Speaks for Itself

  • Minnesota leads the league in both goals for & goals against.
  • Their last five games total goal counts: 6, 11, 5, 7, 7.
  • Montreal’s defensive strength—led by Ann-Renée Desbiens—will be put to the test.
  • Current Line: Over 4.5 goals (-130)

Betting Insight: Despite Montreal’s strong defense, Minnesota’s chaotic style makes the Over appealing. I’m locking in Over 4.5 goals (2.5u).

Montreal’s Offensive Weapons vs. Minnesota’s Shaky Defense

  • Marie-Philip Poulin (MPP) leads the league in goals and has been a major factor in every game.
  • Minnesota’s defense has struggled, allowing goals in bunches.
  • Betting Line: MPP Anytime Goal Scorer (+120)

Betting Insight: At plus money, it’s worth a 0.5u play on MPP to score.

Can Minnesota Break Their Cold Streak?

  • Minnesota has been in a slump, losing to Boston & getting blown out by Ottawa.
  • Montreal is on fire and playing at home—this is a tough spot for the Frost to get back on track.
  • Montreal’s Moneyline sits at -134, making them the smart side tonight.

Betting Insight: Montreal ML (-134) feels like the right call. 1u locked in.

Final Picks for Tonight’s Game

  • Montreal Victoire ML -134 (1u)
  • Over 4.5 Total Goals -130 (2.5u)
  • Marie-Philip Poulin Anytime Goal +120 (0.5u)

Final Thoughts

  • Montreal is in prime position to extend their lead in the standings and stay atop the PWHL.
  • Minnesota is desperate for a win, but their defensive issues make this a bad matchup against an elite Montreal squad.
  • Betting value leans towards goals & Montreal’s offense.

Let’s cash some bets tonight.