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Frankel Backstops Reworked Boston to 2-0 PWHL Opener Over Montreal

The win underscores the Fleet’s reset under new coach Kris Sparre after expansion losses and a new leadership group.

Overview

  • Susanna Tapani scored 1:13 into the game and captain Megan Keller added a third-period power-play goal to seal it.
  • Aerin Frankel stopped all 25 shots for the shutout, giving Sparre his first victory behind the Boston bench.
  • Rookie defender Haley Winn, the No. 2 draft pick, led all skaters with six shots in a standout debut.
  • A crowd of 5,166 filled Lowell’s Tsongas Center for the opener, the first of only eight Fleet games there this season.
  • Boston’s announced roster includes 12 newcomers among 26 players (23 active), with a visit to Toronto next and Vancouver set to visit Agganis Arena on Dec. 3.