The Montréal Victoire defeated the Minnesota Frost in double overtime, spoiling the start of Minnesota's three-game homestand [3]. Marie-Philip Poulin played a pivotal role, extending her lead in assists and her point streak [1, 3].
Poulin's Impact
Poulin's secondary assist in the game marked her 11th of the season, solidifying her position as the league leader in assists [1]. This assist also extended her point streak to a season-high of four games (1 goal, 6 assists). It also marked the first time in her career that she recorded assists in four straight games [1]. Another notable performance came from Abby Roque, who recorded her seventh assist of the season, with five of those assists being on Poulin goals [1]. On the other side, the Frost forward is nearing a career milestone, needing only two more points to reach 50 (14 goals, 34 assists) [1].Victoire's Close Games
The Montréal Victoire has been involved in a series of closely contested games [2]. Dating back to December 23, the team has played eight consecutive one-goal games, with a record of 2-2-0-4 in that stretch [2]. The team now has a stretch of home games, creating an opportunity to establish a routine [2]. According to a team representative, the next two games are important with six points on the line, before the international break [2].TL;DR
- Marie-Philip Poulin's assist extended her league lead and point streak in Montréal's double-overtime win against Minnesota [1].
- Poulin now has 11 assists on the season and has recorded assists in four straight games for the first time in her career [1].
- Montréal has played eight consecutive one-goal games, highlighting their competitiveness [2].
- The upcoming home games are crucial for Montréal as they seek to gain momentum before the international break [2].