Taylor Wenczkowski scores in 3rd OT, Boston beats Montreal 2-1 in Game 2 of PWHL semifinal series
Montreal goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) reacts in the crease as Boston's Taylor Wenczkowski (12) celebrates her goal with teammate Gigi Marvin (19) during the third overtime of a PWHL playoff hockey game in Laval, Quebec, Saturday, May 11, 2024. Credit: AP/Christinne Muschi
LAVAL, Quebec — Taylor Wenczkowski scored at 11:44 of the third overtime to give Boston a 2-1 victory over Montreal on Saturday night in Game 2 of the Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal series.
Boston also won 2-1 in overtime in Game 1 on Thursday night. Game 3 of the best-of-five series is Tuesday night in Boston.
Aerin Frankel made 56 saves for Boston.
Amanda Pelly opened the scoring for Boston at 6:48 of the first period. Kristin O’Neill tied it on a power play at 1:58 of the second.
Montreal's Marie-Philip Poulin appeared to score with 30 seconds left in regulation, but her goal came after a whistle halted play.
Montreal defender Erin Ambrose played 61:33. Ann-Renée Desbiens stopped 50 shots for Montreal.
