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Poulin's 3OT winner ties PWHL Walter Cup semifinal series against Minnesota

Captain delivers in triple overtime to even series.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 61 min read
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What happened: Marie-Philip Poulin scored a triple-overtime game-winner to even the PWHL Walter Cup playoff series against Minnesota. The dramatic goal came after an extended overtime battle, with the call going viral on social media. SportsCenter highlighted the moment as one of the marquee plays of the playoff round.

Why it matters: Poulin, widely regarded as one of the most clutch performers in women's hockey, continues to cement her big-game reputation in the PWHL's second-ever Walter Cup run. Evening the series shifts momentum and resets home-ice considerations heading into the next game. The PWHL is in only its second postseason and overtime classics like this drive the league's growing visibility.

What to watch: Watch for the next game in the series, where Minnesota will look to respond on home ice. Poulin's usage and Minnesota's defensive matchup against her line will be the storyline to track.

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