Montreal Victoire wins Game 3, leads PWHL semifinal
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St. Paul — Maggie Flaherty and Hayley Scamurra scored 24 seconds apart early in the second period, and Ann-Renée Desbiens made 27 saves as the Montreal Victoire beat the Minnesota Frost 2-1 on Thursday night in the PWHL playoffs. Sidney Morin opened the scoring for Minnesota 3:22 into the game before Montreal’s pair of quick second-period goals shifted the lead.
St. Paul — Maggie Flaherty and Hayley Scamurra scored 24 seconds apart early in the second period, and Ann-Renée Desbiens made 27 saves as the Montreal Victoire beat the Minnesota Frost 2-1 on Thursday night in the PWHL playoffs. Sidney Morin opened the scoring for Minnesota 3:22 into the game before Montreal’s pair of quick second-period goals shifted the lead.
The result gives Montreal a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinal and marks the franchise’s first road playoff victory; Minnesota outshot Montreal 11-1 in the third and had an 18.2-second power play with a 6-on-4 late but failed to equalize. The series continues with the next scheduled game, where Minnesota faces the prospect of elimination if it does not win.
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Timeline
- 1. Regular season: Minnesota led the league with 3.03 goals per game across 30 games.
- 2. Start of Game 3: Sidney Morin scored 3:22 into the game for Minnesota.
- 3. Early second period: Maggie Flaherty and Hayley Scamurra scored 24 seconds apart for Montreal.
- 4. Late third period: Minnesota had an 18.2-second power play and a 6-on-4 but failed to tie.
- 5. Outcome: Montreal won 2-1, its first road playoff win, and took a 2-1 series lead.
Why it matters
This game is a turning point for Montreal Victoire, marking their first road playoff victory. If you're a fan, it's a moment of pride. If you're a Minnesota supporter, it's a wake-up call. Either way, it's a reminder that every second counts in sports.
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