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Montreal Victoire Secure Playoff Home-Ice with OT Win Over Boston Fleet

Laura Stacey's overtime goal caps a dramatic 3-2 victory, keeping Montreal in contention for the top seed in the PWHL playoffs.

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Overview

  • Laura Stacey scored her 11th goal of the season, and fourth game-winner, in overtime to lead Montreal to a 3-2 win over Boston.
  • Montreal's power play was pivotal, with goals from Jennifer Gardiner and Catherine Dubois helping establish a 2-0 lead in the third period.
  • Boston forced overtime with two goals in 39 seconds late in regulation, including a short-handed tally by Hannah Brandt.
  • Ann-Renee Desbiens made 27 saves to claim her league-leading 14th win, while Boston's Klara Peslarova stopped 33 shots in the loss.
  • Montreal, missing two top defenders, secured home-ice advantage and can clinch first place if Toronto loses to New York on Tuesday.