The Minnesota Whitecaps finished off an extraordinary inaugural NWHL season with the franchise's first Isobel Cup, beating the Buffalo Beauts in overtime on Sunday to claim the championship.
It took just over 60 minutes of action for the Whitecaps to capture a 2-1 win on home ice at TRIA Rink
Heading into the 2018-19 NWHL season, many expected the Minnesota Whitecaps to contend for the Isobel Cup. They weren't wrong – the Whitecaps finished the season atop the league and are now set to play for the Isobel Cup on Sunday. The Buffalo Beauts, meanwhile, extend their streak and will compete
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Following Thursday's play-in game, four of the five teams in the National Women's Hockey League are left to vie for the ultimate prize: the Isobel Cup. The league-leading Minnesota Whitecaps will host the Metropolitan Riveters (who beat the Connecticut Whale 5-2 on Thursday), while the Buffalo
The National Women's Hockey League wrapped up its regular season this past weekend, with all five teams in action at least once. Playoff seeding was up for grabs, with three teams – the Minnesota Whitecaps, Boston Pride, and Buffalo Beauts – all striving for the top spot in the league.
At the
Four of the NWHL's five teams were active in league action this weekend, with the Boston Pride charging to a 6-1 win over the Connecticut Whale and the Buffalo Beauts snagging a 4-1 victory over the Metropolitan Riveters.
Here are the NWHL standings:
