A Poulin goal ended the fourth longest game in PWHL history at 104:02 and evened the series 1-1, in what was just the second playoff victory in Montréal’s team history. Both goaltenders were exceptional, trading saves through three periods of regulation and three periods of extra time. Ann-Renée Desbiens secured her first career playoff shutout and eighth in 27 total games this season with a 38-save performance. Maddie Rooney did all she could despite the loss, stopping a career-high 51 of 52 shots on net. Momentum swung throughout regulation with shots even at 27 apiece through 60 minutes, then the Victoire took a commanding lead in overtime, outshooting the Frost 25-11. Poulin called game by drifting from one knee to hammer home the winner on a play set up by a cross-ice feed from Abby Roque, following a pass from Laura Stacey.
Minnesota will host Game 3 of the series at Grand Casino Arena on Thursday night, followed quickly with Game 4 on Friday.
