Victoire Beat Fleet 3-2 in Overtime to Secure Playoff Position

The Montreal Victoire defeated the Boston Fleet 3-2 in overtime, securing home-ice advantage for the opening round of the PWHL playoffs and extending their lead atop the standings. Laura Stacey scored the game-winning goal with less than a minute remaining in overtime, her fourth game-winner of the season. Montreal initially took a 2-0 lead with power play goals from Jennifer Gardiner and Catherine Dubois, but Boston rallied with two goals just 39 seconds apart late in the third period, including a shorthanded tally by Hannah Brandt and a tying goal from Hannah Bilka. Ann-Renée Desbiens, returning from injury, made 27 saves to earn her league-leading 14th win, while Boston goalie Klára Peslarová stopped 33 shots in her second PWHL start. The win means Montreal can clinch first place if Toronto loses its next game, while Boston must wait to secure a playoff spot. Both teams have one regular season game remaining.