Boston Fleet Triumphs Over Montreal Victoire
In a thrilling contest on Sunday, the Boston Fleet pulled off a dramatic comeback to defeat the Montreal Victoire 4-3, with Ella Huber securing the victory just 1:33 into overtime. This hard-fought win allowed Boston to maintain its position at the top of the PWHL standings with a record of 9 wins, 5 losses, 2 overtime losses, and 3 shootout losses, placing them three points ahead of Montreal, which stands at 9 wins, 4 losses, 1 overtime loss, and 5 shootout losses.
Game Highlights
The game took a tense turn at the start of the third period when the Fleet found themselves down by three goals. Notable performances included Loren Gabel, who netted her first goal of the season, and contributions from Megan Keller and Susanna Tapani, who also added to the scoreboard. Keller, along with Alina Muller, notched two assists each, while goaltender Aerin Frankel made an impressive 27 saves to help secure the win.
Montreal initially took control of the game with Abby Roque‘s strong performance, including a goal and two assists. The scoring began with Marie-Philip Poulin who, after tipping a shot during the first power play, unfortunately left the game after appearing to sustain a knee injury shortly thereafter. Kati Tabin stepped up in her absence, scoring on a one-timer just moments later to extend the Victoire’s lead. The visitors capitalized on the momentum and Roque further increased their lead to 3-0 with just over three minutes left in the second period.
Turning Point
However, the third period saw a change in fortunes for Boston as Gabel opened their account, scoring 6:01 into the frame. Keller then brought the Fleet within one goal with just 2:34 left on the clock. In a final surge, with Frankel pulled for an extra skater, Tapani managed to tie the game with only 14.8 seconds remaining, sending the match into overtime where Huber’s decisive goal sealed the deal.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the Victoire will host the Seattle Torrent this Thursday, while the Fleet are set to welcome the Toronto Sceptres on Tuesday.
