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Montreal Shuts Out New York 4-0 as Poulin Reaches 50 Points and Roque Shines Against Former Team

Ann-Renée Desbiens' 33-save shutout anchored a rebound performance after Montreal's opening loss.

Overview

  • Ann-Renée Desbiens made 33 saves for her second career PWHL shutout, her first since the inaugural season.
  • Rookie Natálie Mlýnková opened the scoring with her first PWHL goal on a power-play deflection 30 seconds into the second period.
  • Marie-Philip Poulin added a goal and an assist to become the league’s first 50-point player and the first to reach 30 career goals.
  • The PWHL Central Situation Room upheld multiple no-goal rulings for kicking motions, including an apparent Montreal tally and a New York strike.
  • Former Victoire center Kristin O’Neill received a tribute video and loud ovation in her first game back in Montreal following the offseason swap for Abby Roque.