The Montreal Victoire are not just winning; they are making history. With a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory over the Boston Fleet, they have become the first team in PWHL history to reach the 60-point mark in a regular season, cementing their status as the team to beat.
In front of a roaring, sold-out crowd of 10,172 at Place Bell—a game that also welcomed the league's one-millionth fan this season—the Victoire secured home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs. This crucial win extends their remarkable streak to seven consecutive victories.
The game was a showcase of resilience. Montreal stormed out to an early 2-0 lead with first-period goals from Jade Downie-Landry and Kaitlin Willoughby. However, Boston battled back fiercely, with Jessie Eldridge and Daniela Pejsova scoring to force overtime and set the stage for a dramatic finish.
The extra frame began with Montreal on a power play, a golden opportunity they would not waste. Abbey Roque and Nicole Gosling executed a perfect play, with Gosling firing a shot from the high slot to seal the victory and send the home crowd into a frenzy.
Adding another layer to the historic night, goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens recorded her 40th career win, becoming the first netminder in the PWHL to hit that milestone. With a two-point lead over Boston and just two games left, the Victoire have all the momentum as they skate toward the postseason.
