In terms of Frankel, she’s an elite goaltender, which is clearly not breaking news. To beat her, the Charge needed to consistently have traffic in front, also not breaking news. She’s positionally sound, athletic, and can read plays seemingly even before they unfold. Beating her one-on-one comes down to pure luck and isn’t a reliable strategy, especially in the playoffs. In this game, they beat her once with a screen and a second time by having Kateřina Mrázová drive to the net. Also interesting was that they appeared to have adjusted their game plan, shooting up high on many occasions.
