Poulin Leads PWHL-Leading Montréal to Sixth Straight Win Over Toronto
Toronto, ON – Marie-Philip Poulin scored the decisive goal in the shootout as the Montréal Victoire defeated the Toronto Sceptres 4-3 on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Coca-Cola Coliseum. This victory marks Montréal’s sixth consecutive win, extending their lead atop the PWHL standings.
Game Recap
The game was a tightly contested affair, requiring a shootout to determine the winner. Lina Ljungblom scored for Montréal at 7:30 of the third period, giving them a 3-2 lead, but Jesse Compher answered for Toronto with just over a minute remaining in regulation to force overtime.
Maggie Connors opened the scoring for Toronto in the first period with a goal that deflected off Montréal goaltender Sandra Abstreiter’s skate. Blayre Turnbull then doubled the Sceptres’ lead with a one-timer. Montréal responded in the second period with goals from Marie-Philip Poulin, who tipped in a point shot from Nicole Gosling, and Hayley Scamurra, who scored on the power play.
Shootout Decides the Contest
After a scoreless overtime, the game went to a shootout. Poulin ultimately sealed the win for Montréal, securing her team’s sixth straight victory.
Goaltending Duel
Sandra Abstreiter of Montréal stopped 23 of 26 shots in regulation and overtime, and 3 of 6 in the shootout, earning the win. Toronto’s Raygan Kirk was equally impressive, making 31 saves through 65 minutes and 2 of 6 in the shootout.
Upcoming Games
The Toronto Sceptres will face Minnesota on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The Montréal Victoire will challenge Boston on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Place Bell.