Ella Huber scored in overtime to cap a Boston Fleet comeback, lifting the league leaders past Montréal Victoire 4-3 on Saturday night at Place Bell in Laval. It was Huber's fourth goal of the season and gave the Fleet a hard-earned two points on the road.
Boston trailed in the contest before storming back to force extra time. Huber, who now has five points through 19 games this season, finished off the rally with the decisive strike in the extra frame.
The Fleet continue to set the pace in PWHL Season 3. Boston sits atop the standings with 39 points, a 14-3 record through 19 games. Alina Müller leads the offensive charge with 19 points on seven goals and 12 assists. Susanna Tapani has contributed 18 points, including a team-best 11 goals. Defender Megan Keller has been a force from the blue line with 15 points in 19 games this season.
For Montréal, the overtime loss is a tough one. The Victoire held a lead and let it slip, settling for one point instead of two. They remain in third place with 36 points and a 13-5 record through 19 games. The gap between Montréal and first-place Boston now sits at three points.
The result underlines why the Fleet have been the class of the league this season. They have won 14 of their 19 games and continue to find ways to win in tight situations. Their road record, including this comeback in a hostile building, speaks to the depth on Boston's roster.
The Fleet head home to Tsongas Center in Lowell for their next game, while the Victoire look to regroup at Place Bell.