The Boston Pride won what they thought was an elimination game going into it on Monday, defeating the Buffalo Beauts 7-1.
Afterward, it was revealed to Pride players that the team’s berth in the Isobel Cup semifinal had been assured anyway, as the Connecticut Whale had withdrawn from the tournament beforehand.
Still, the emphatic win catapults Boston into its Thursday matchup on NBC Sports at 8 p.m. with the Minnesota Whitecaps with a feeling of momentum.
Also on Monday, the Bruins rallied from a 3-0 deficit against Zdeno Chara and the Capitals to finish with a 5-3 win.