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Brandt's Shootout Winner Lifts Boston Over Ottawa to First Place in PWHL

The win came in Boston’s first game after the Milan–Cortina break as reserves filled in for four skaters on long-term injured reserve.

Overview

  • After a scoreless 3-on-3 overtime, Hannah Brandt sealed the result in the fifth round of the shootout for a 3-2 Boston victory in Ottawa.
  • Abby Newhook and Alina Müller scored in regulation for Boston, while Rebecca Leslie netted both Ottawa goals.
  • Goaltenders Aerin Frankel and Gwyneth Phillips made 23 and 21 saves, respectively, in a tight defensive game.
  • Müller tied it at 2 late in the third on a power play when her shot deflected off Kathryn Reilly’s skate at 13:26.
  • The Fleet moved to 32 points and sole possession of first with a game in hand over Montreal; next up is New York on Thursday, while Ottawa hosts Seattle on Wednesday.