Nicole Gosling’s overtime power‑play goal lifts Victoire over Fleet

Nicole Gosling scored 38 seconds into overtime on a power play, giving Montreal Victoire a 3‑2 win over Boston Fleet Friday at Bell arena in Laval. ^[1][2]

The win mattered because it extended the league‑leading Victoire’s unbeaten run—and kept the team atop the PWHL standings. The overtime heroics also pushed the club’s streak to seven straight victories, a benchmark that separates the top contenders from the rest of the league. ^[3]

The game remained deadlocked at 2‑2 after regulation. In the first minute of overtime, the Victoire earned a power‑play chance and Gosling received a pass at the left circle. She fired a quick wrist shot that beat the Fleet goaltender, ending the sudden‑death period 38 seconds in. ^[1]

The tally was Gosling’s first career goal in the professional league, a milestone she reached in front of a packed crowd at Place Bell arena. The forward, a rookie from Quebec, celebrated the moment with teammates and fans, highlighting the growing depth of Canadian talent in women’s hockey. ^[4]

The 3‑2 win kept Victoire in first place in the league, while the Boston Fleet remains a playoff contender. Both clubs will look to build on the result as the regular season enters its final stretch.

Place Bell arena in Laval, Quebec, hosted a lively crowd that cheered the overtime drama. The venue, known for its intimate atmosphere, has become a regular stop for PWHL games, offering visibility to growing women’s hockey audiences.

**What this means** The overtime victory underscores Montreal Victoire’s consistency and depth, reinforcing their position as the team to beat in the PWHL. For Boston Fleet, the narrow loss highlights the fine margins in a competitive league and the need to tighten special‑teams play as the playoff race tightens.