La Victoire de Montréal has secured a spot in the playoffs of the Ligue professionnelle de hockey féminin (LPHF) following a 3-0 victory against the Vancouver Goldeneyes. The match took place at Place Bell, with a strong attendance of 9,176 fans.
Key Match Details
Despite the final score, the Montreal team faced challenges against the least productive offense in the LPHF, as the Goldeneyes appear poised to miss the postseason. A crucial goal by Hayley Scamurra midway through the third period set La Victoire on the path to victory. Scamurra later added an empty-net goal with just 1:37 remaining in the game.
Victory Stats
- Match Score: La Victoire 3, Goldeneyes 0
- Goals:
- Hayley Scamurra (2 goals)
- Maggie Flaherty (1 goal)
- Assists:
- Laura Stacey (2 assists)
- Goaltending:
- Ann-Renée Desbiens: 6th shutout of the season, facing 18 shots
- Emerance Maschmeyer: Blocked 25 shots
Record-Breaking Performance
With this triumph, La Victoire set a new LPHF record by earning points in their 12th consecutive match. During this stretch, they accumulated 30 out of a possible 36 points, breaking the previous record held by Toronto from the league’s inaugural season.
Upcoming Matches
La Victoire is scheduled to continue their campaign with a game against Ottawa’s Charge on Friday at the Canadian Tire Centre. They will then return to Place Bell next Tuesday to host the Seattle Torrent for the second time in less than a month.
Team Changes and Performance
Fans might have noticed several changes in La Victoire’s lineup compared to their previous games. These adjustments, made during the third period of the last match against New York, helped the team secure a 3-1 win. However, the match against the Goldeneyes showcased a lack of offensive momentum, despite two power play opportunities in a first period that ended scoreless.
As the game progressed, La Victoire struggled to convert opportunities into goals and faced pressure from the Goldeneyes, who outshot them in the second period. Desbiens made several key stops to keep her team in the game. It wasn’t until the third period that La Victoire finally gained the lead, thanks to an effective play from Stacey and Scamurra.
The victory showcased La Victoire’s determination to secure their playoff position, setting the stage for the critical matches ahead.
