Montréal erased a one-goal deficit in the third period and won 4-3 in overtime at Coca-Cola Coliseum on Mar. 3, extending its win streak to six games with a display of composure under pressure.
Lina Ljungblom scored the overtime winner, capping a frantic final stretch that saw both teams trade chances. Marie-Philip Poulin, Hayley Scamurra, and Ljungblom scored in regulation for the Victoire. Toronto's Blayre Turnbull, Jesse Compher, and Maggie Connors each found the net.
The game unfolded in two distinct halves. Toronto controlled the first two periods with strong two-way play from Turnbull and Compher, establishing a 3-2 lead heading into the final frame. Daryl Watts' playmaking kept the Sceptres organized. The home team seemed positioned to snap its inconsistent streak.
Then Montréal arrived. Scamurra tied the game early in the third, forcing overtime and completely shifting momentum. The Victoire's forecheck intensified. Their defensemen moved the puck with purpose. This is the team that owns the second-best record in PWHL, and they showed it.
In the extra period, Montréal's speed advantage became decisive. Ljungblom capitalized on a Toronto turnover to finish a sequence that showcased why the Victoire have won six straight.
Alexandra Labelle, Maggie Flaherty, Amanda Boulier, Nicole Gosling, Maureen Murphy, and Natalie Mlynkova chipped in with assists, reflecting Montréal's ability to manufacture offense from unexpected sources. That depth will be crucial as the season progresses.
For Toronto, the loss stings. The Sceptres played solid hockey for 40 minutes but couldn't withstand a third-period collapse. This pattern of strong play followed by defensive lapses has defined their season.
Montréal improves to 13-5-0 (35 pts), tying Boston Fleet atop the standings. Toronto falls to 7-8-1 (24 pts) and must address why they consistently surrender late leads.