MONTREAL (AP) — Kristin O’Neill had a goal and an assist and Montreal clinched a Professional Women’s Hockey League playoff spot with a 5-2 win over New York on Wednesday night.
The victory moved Montreal into a tie for first place with Toronto, each with 38 points.
The loss eliminated New York from playoff contention in the six-team league.
Catherine Daoust, Catherine Dubois, Laura Stacey and Mélodie Daoust also scored for Montreal. Ann-Renée Desbiens made 31 saves.
Marie-Philip Poulin picked up one assist to move past Toronto’s Natalie Spooner for top spot in the league scoring race with 22 points.
Ella Shelton and Alexandra Labelle, with a short-handed effort, scored for New York. Corinne Schroeder stopped 20 shots.
New York failed to capitalize on its power play, coming up empty on three opportunities in the first period and finishing the game 0 for 5. Montreal was 2 for 4 with the extra player.
Montreal travels to Ottawa on Saturday.
New York hosts Toronto on Sunday.
AP women’s hockey: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-hockey
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