In a thrilling contest, Marie-Philip Poulin scored the winning goal in the third overtime, leading the Montréal Victoire to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Minnesota Frost. This match took place on Tuesday, during Game 2 of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) semifinal series. Ann-Renee Desbiens secured the shutout, making 38 saves throughout the game.
Key Moments of the Game
Poulin’s decisive goal came at 4:02 in the third overtime period after a cross-ice pass from Abby Roque. Despite showing signs of pain during the match, Poulin delivered a powerful one-timer from the right circle that beat Frost goaltender Maddie Rooney. This marked Poulin’s first career playoff goal in the PWHL.
Shutout and Strong Performances
Desbiens’ exceptional performance in goal ensured that Montréal did not concede any goals. She faced keen opposition, with Rooney making an impressive 51 saves for Minnesota. Notably, this game became the third in league history to end without a regulation goal.
Series Overview
- Game 1: Minnesota Frost won 5-4 in overtime.
- Game 2: Montréal Victoire won 1-0 in triple overtime.
- Current Series Status: Tied 1-1.
- Next Games: Series continues in Minnesota.
The game showcased an intense battle, including significant scoring chances for both teams. In the first two overtime periods, Montréal outshot Minnesota 23-11 but could not capitalize on a power play opportunity. Minnesota also had a chance with a power play in the final overtime but failed to break the deadlock.
Upcoming Matches
Game 3 of the semifinal series is scheduled for Thursday at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota. Fans and players alike are eager to see how the series unfolds after the dramatic events in Game 2.
