Boston came close, but Minnesota took home the Walter Cup to end the inaugural season of the Professional Women's Hockey League.
The series was even going into Game 5 at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts, meaning the winner would be the league's first champion. Minnesota beat Boston 3-0.
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Liz Schepers scored in the second period for Minnesota, and Michela Cava added another goal in the third. With just over two minutes left to play, Kendall Coyne Schofield scored an empty-netter to put the game away.
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The game cost fans who wanted to see the action in real time. Standing only tickets were going for $183 on StubHub Wednesday morning and could climb into the four figures for two or more tickets. Tickets were sold out on Boston's website.
Boston finished third overall in the league. They swept PWHL Montreal in the semifinals to get to the championship series, which they kicked off with a 4-3 win last Sunday. But then they dropped the next two to Minnesota and found their backs against the wall. They clinched a season-saving win in double overtime Sunday, setting up Wednesday night's Game 5.
