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Minnesota Frost vs. Montreal Victoire PWHL Playoffs Game 5 postponed

By FOX 9 Staff
FOX 9
Minnesota Frost
Updated May 11, 2026 3:47 PM CDT Published May 11, 2026 11:34 AM CDT
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The Brief

    • The Minnesota Frost were set to play Montreal Monday night in the decisive Game 5 of the PWHL Semifinals, but the game has been postponed.
    • Game 5 will not be played Monday night due to illness within Montreal's team. It has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday in Montreal.
    • The matchup is Game 5 of the best-of-five semifinal series, which is currently tied 2-2. The winner advances to the championship series.

(FOX 9) - The Minnesota Frost and Montreal Victoire were set to face off Monday night in a decisive Game 5 of the PWHL semifinals, but the game has been postponed.

Minnesota Frost vs. Montreal Victoire Game 5 postponed

What we know:

Officials with the PWHL say Monday night’s game is postponed due to illness within Montreal’s team.

PWHL says illness is not Hantavirus

PWHL officials say Game 5 was postponed due to player safety concerns related to illness. Medical assessment has determined that the symptoms are not consistent with hantavirus.

"The decision was made following consultation with medical personnel and in accordance with the league’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of players, fans, staff and all those involved in the competition. A rescheduled date for the game will be announced as soon as medical guidance determines it is appropriate to resume play. An update will be provided to fans within the next day," league officials said in a statement.

What we don't know:

League officials announced Monday night the game has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12. The winner of the decisive Game 5 advances to the PWHL's Walter Cup Finals. The Minnesota Frost are two-time defending PWHL champions.

When the game is rescheduled, you can watch it on FOX 9+ and streaming on FOX LOCAL.

How to watch Minnesota vs. Montreal

  • Watch live: Minnesota Frost vs. Montreal Victoire Game 5
  • Puck drop: TBD
  • Where: Place Bell, Montreal

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How to watch Minnesota Frost on FOX LOCAL for free

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Note: Streaming of Minnesota Frost hockey games is restricted to the FOX 9 viewing area. See below if you're having trouble watching the game and you're in the viewing area.

Trouble watching the game? Check your location settings

Due to PWHL streaming rules, Minnesota Frost games are only available to viewers inside our designated viewing area (DMA). We use your device’s location to verify eligibility, and sometimes location settings or network issues can cause problems.

If you’re inside the viewing area but still getting a "stream not available in your location" message, try the following:

On Web Browsers (Desktop or Laptop):

  1. Allow Location Access – Make sure your browser is allowed to share your location with our site.
  2. Disable VPN or Proxy – Virtual Private Networks, proxies, or other tools can hide your true location. Turn them off and refresh the page.
  3. Check IP Accuracy – If your internet provider is routing traffic through another city, your IP address may appear outside the DMA. Restart your modem/router to refresh your connection.

On Mobile Apps (iOS & Android):

  1. Enable Location Services – Go to your device’s Settings and confirm that location permissions for our app are set to "While Using the App" or "Always."
  2. Disable VPN or Private Relay – On iOS, go to Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Private Relay and turn it off. On Android, disable any active VPN.
  3. Switch to Mobile Data – If Wi-Fi is showing the wrong location, try using cellular data instead.

On Connected TVs (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Smart TVs):

  1. Restart Your Device – Sometimes a reboot helps update location info. Check Your Internet Connection – If using Wi-Fi from a different market, location may be incorrect.
  2. Disable VPN or Network Tunneling – Connected TV devices using VPNs or tunneling services may not pass accurate location.
  3. If you’ve tried these steps and still cannot view the game, please contact our support team with your IP address, ZIP code, and the device you’re using so we can help. You can find your IP address by searching "what is my IP address" in the Google search bar.
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