Montreal drops PWHL franchise home opener in overtime

Montreal PWHL players show their appreciation for the fans ahead of their home opener against Boston at Verdun Auditorium Jan. 13, 2024. (Pamela Pagano, CityNews)

By News Staff

Posted January 13, 2024 6:26 pm.

Last Updated January 13, 2024 7:25 pm.

Chants of “Montreal, Montreal” echoed throughout Verdun Auditorium despite the home team losing in overtime.

Montreal (2-1-1) dropped its franchise home opener 3-2 to Boston, earning a point in the process.

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Amanda Pelkey’s first of the season won it for the visitors, mere minutes after Marie-Philip Poulin’s goal – what would have been a storybook ending for Montreal – was disallowed for goaltender interference.

The four goals in regulation time came during a back-and-forth second period.

Erin Ambrose, with the team’s first-ever goal at home, and Laura Stacey scored 29 seconds apart to give Montreal a 2-0 lead early in the middle frame.

Boston responded with two quick goals of their own from Taylor Girard and Hannah Brandt.

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