Marie-Philip Poulin scored in overtime to lead Montreal Victoire to a thrilling victory over Minnesota Frost [5]. The game, played at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, marked the start of a three-game homestand for the Frost [5]. Poulin's spinning backhand shot secured the win, marking her second overtime game-winner this month [5]. In other news, the Boston Fleet are set to host an Olympic Winter Games send-off celebration on January 28th, honoring seven of their players heading to Milano Cortina 2026 [2].
Key Moments
The Montreal Victoire have been involved in a series of closely contested games, with eight consecutive decided by a single goal dating back to December 23rd [4]. Their record in those games stands at 2-2-0-4 [4]. The only other PWHL team to have a similar streak was Boston in their final eight games of the inaugural season [4]. Against Minnesota, Kristen Osborne, the Sirens' goalie, played exceptionally well, saving 31 of 32 shots [7]. Osborne had clear views of most of Montreal's scoring attempts, except for a powerful shot from Maggie Flaherty [7]. Poulin's rocket in the third period, fired from the right circle, was caught by Osborne just before crossing the line [7]. The game ended with some after-the-buzzer physicality, but the Sirens stood their ground [7].
Player Impact
Poulin's recent performance continues to highlight her importance to the Victoire [5]. A Frost forward has recorded assists in four straight games for the first time in her career [3]. She is also approaching a career milestone, needing just two more points to reach 50 (14 goals, 34 assists) [3]. Abby Roque contributed her seventh assist of the season, with five of those assists setting up Poulin goals [3]. Despite a loss, Kristen Osborne's 31-save performance demonstrated her value to the New York Sirens [7]. The Boston Fleet will spotlight seven players headed for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 during their send-off celebration [2]. The event will take place on January 28th at 7:00 p.m. ET when the Fleet hosts the New York Sirens [2]. One of those players, is an Olympic Winter Games participant who, at 15 years old, became the youngest player in Olympic Winter Games women’s ice hockey history to win a medal [1]. She has also participated in nine IIHF Women’s World Championships [1].
TL;DR
- Marie-Philip Poulin scored in overtime, securing a victory for Montreal Victoire against the Minnesota Frost [5].
- The Boston Fleet will host an Olympic Winter Games send-off on January 28th to honor seven of its players [2].
- Montreal has played eight straight one-goal games [4].
- A Frost forward has recorded assists in four straight games [3].