Vancouver Goldeneyes hold on for 4-3 win over Montreal Victoire

Vancouver goalie Kristen Campbell stopped 25 of the 28 shots she faced and Abstreiter made 14 saves for Montreal.

The Victoire have locked up their playoff spot but are still looking to secure first place so they can pick their semifinal opponent. The Goldeneyes have been eliminated from post-season play, but are aiming to rack up draft order points with strong showings in their final games.

TAKEAWAYS

Goldeneyes: Earned their first-ever win against Montreal. The Victoire came out on top in the three previous meetings this season by a combined score of 8-2. … Defender Sophie Jaques contributed an assist on Thompson’s goal, marking her 50th PWHL point.

Victoire: Outshot Vancouver 10-4 across the first period but couldn’t get a puck past Campbell. … Ann-Renée Desbiens did not dress for the game. The Montreal goalie leads the league in save percentage (. 955) and goals-against average (1.12), and is tied with Aerin Frankel of the Boston Fleet for most wins (18).

KEY MOMENT

Victoire star Laura Stacey picked off a puck in the defensive zone for a short-handed breakaway midway through the second period and steamed up the ice unimpeded, only to see Campbell make a solid save, sending the blistering shot off the knob of her stick.

KEY STAT

The Goldeneyes have earned at least one point against every other PWHL team during their first season in the league.

UP NEXT

Victoire: Visit the Seattle Torrent on Saturday.

Goldeneyes: Close out their inaugural season Saturday when they host the Minnesota Frost.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 21, 2006.

Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press

by The Canadian Press

Vancouver Goldeneyes hold on for 4-3 win over Montreal Victoire

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