BOSTON, MA (March 8, 2025) – Cayla Barnes scored just 21 seconds into overtime to give the Montréal Victoire a 3-2 win over the Boston Fleet before a sold-out crowd of 5,968 at Agganis Arena on Saturday afternoon. The result comes just one week after the Victoire defeated the Fleet 3-2 in overtime at the Bell Centre and gives Boston their first loss in their last seven games in their home state. Despite defeat, the Fleet extended their point streak to a team record seven games. Scoring began early in the first period with a goal from Victoire captain and former Boston University Terrier Marie-Philip Poulin at 3:41, followed quickly by a tally from Catherine Dubois at 7:39 to give Montréal an early two-goal lead. At 14:25, Jamie Lee Rattray put Boston on the board, giving the Fleet momentum going into the second period. Halfway through the middle frame, Amanda Pelkey capitalized on a rebound from a Lexie Adzija shot off the post, tying the game at two and ending regulation scoring. In extra time, Laura Stacey, who extended her point-streak to six games with a pair of assists, fired a stretch pass to Barnes who scored on a backhand shot on the rush to secure the victory. Ann-Renée Desbiens earned her thirteenth win of the season, the league leader in the category, with 19 saves on 21 shots. Aerin Frankel recorded 26 saves on 29 shots in the loss. Montréal has extended their lead atop the PWHL standings with 43 points – eight points ahead of Boston and Toronto who are tied for second-place with 35 points.
