Bettez scores in OT, Montreal edges Ottawa 3-2 in PWHL debut for both teams
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Ann-Sophie Bettez scored 64 seconds into overtime as Montreal recorded a 3-2 win over Ottawa in the inaugural game for both Professional Women’s Hockey League teams on Tuesday night in front of 8,318 fans at TD Place.
Ann-Sophie Bettez scored 64 seconds into overtime as Montreal recorded a 3-2 win over Ottawa in the inaugural game for both Professional Women’s Hockey League teams on Tuesday night in front of 8,318 fans at TD Place.
Claire Dalton and Laura Stacey also scored for Montreal. Ann-Renée Desbiens was solid turning away 26 shots.
Katerina Mrázová and Hayley Scamurra scored for Ottawa. Emerance Maschmeyer stopped 19 shots, including a penalty shot.
With the game tied 1-1 Mrázová got a rebound at the side of the net and made no mistake to give Ottawa the lead at 5:16 of the third.
Montreal’s Stacey tied the game at 14:22 when she was able to settle a bouncing puck and send it over Maschmeyer’s shoulder.
After 40 minutes Ottawa had the advantage in shots, 22-13, but the score was tied 1-1.
Montreal captain Marie-Philip Poulin had a great chance to get her team on the board when she was awarded a penalty shot at 7:52, but Maschmeyer denied her the five-hole.
