Poulin Hat Trick Propels Victoire to Top of PWHL

Marie-Philip Poulin led the Montreal Victoire to a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Charge, scoring a hat trick and taking the league scoring lead with eight goals. This win allowed Montreal to leapfrog Minnesota for first place in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) standings despite playing fewer games. Jennifer Gardiner contributed significantly with a goal and two assists, while Ann-Renée Desbiens made 31 saves to secure the victory. Earlier, Montreal also secured a 4-3 win against the Toronto Sceptres in a shootout, with Laura Stacey and Poulin scoring decisive goals. Despite some struggles on special teams, Montreal has shown depth with point contributions from 17 different players in recent games.