Marie-Philip Poulin Secures Montreal Victoire's Shootout Win in PWHL Season Opener

Montreal edges Ottawa 4-3 in a thrilling game marked by Poulin's decisive goal and standout goaltending performances.

Marie-Philip Poulin scored the lone shootout goal to lift the Montreal Victoire to a 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Charge in the PWHL season opener.
Montreal's Jennifer Gardiner, Laura Stacey, and Abigail Boreen contributed goals during regulation, while Ann-Renée Desbiens made 29 saves in net.
Ottawa's Tereza Vanisova, Danielle Serdachny, and Emily Clark scored, with goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer delivering a stellar 42-save performance.
Montreal dominated in shots on goal, outshooting Ottawa 36-19 through two periods, but Maschmeyer's efforts kept the game competitive.
The Victoire will host the New York Sirens on Wednesday, while the Charge face the Toronto Sceptres in their home opener on Tuesday.