Montreal Victoire wins Game 3, leads PWHL semifinal
PUBLISHED May 7, 2026, 11:32 PM ET
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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. 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.
By James Porter | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Regular season: Minnesota led the league with 3.03 goals per game across 30 games.
- Start of Game 3: Sidney Morin scored 3:22 into the game for Minnesota.
- Early second period: Maggie Flaherty and Hayley Scamurra scored 24 seconds apart for Montreal.
- Late third period: Minnesota had an 18.2-second power play and a 6-on-4 but failed to tie.
- Outcome: Montreal won 2-1, its first road playoff win, and took a 2-1 series lead.
News Intelligence
- 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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The Montreal Victoire gained a 2-1 series lead and recorded the franchise's first road playoff victory, improving their standing in the best-of-five semifinal and securing home-ice momentum heading into the next game.
The Minnesota Frost lost 2-1, missed a late 6-on-4 power-play opportunity and now trail 2-1 in the best-of-five semifinal, placing them at increased risk of elimination in the next contest.
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