BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Emma Maltais' short-handed goal in the third period spoiled New York's first home game in the Professional Women's Hockey League as Toronto secured a 3-2 victory on Friday night.
New York posted a 4-0 win on New Year's Day in Toronto and was looking to become the first PWHL team to win at home through four games.
Maltais, who set the career scoring record at Ohio State with 206 points in 169 games while also playing for the Canadian national team, had a team-high five shots on goal for Toronto, which fired 37 shots at Abigail Levy of Congers, New York.
New York got off to a strong start, getting a first-period goal from Abby Roque while Levy kept Toronto scoreless for a fourth-straight period. But that ended quickly in the second. Natalie Spooner tied the game 38 seconds into the period — for the first goal in Toronto history — and Alexa Vasko scored a go-ahead goal just before the five-minute mark.
Alex Carpenter scored her second goal in two games to get New York even with just under three minutes left in the second period. New York looked to punch in a go-ahead goal minutes into the third, but it was ruled the puck crossed the goal line underneath Toronto keeper Kristen Campbell after the referee's whistle ended the play.
Tempers flared at the 5:45 mark of the third. A pair of Toronto players were sent off for minor penalties and New York had one, giving the home team a power play. But Toronto quickly got a short-handed rush that was saved by Levy and it followed that with a second rush, with Maltais punching in a rebound after a pad save.
Both teams play again on Wednesday. New York will host Montreal in its second home game, this time in Elmont, N.Y. Toronto plays at Minnesota.
___ AP hockey: https://apnews.com/hub/hockey
New York's Jessie Eldridge (9) watches as Toronto goaltender Kristen Campbell (50) stops a shot during the second period of a PWHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Bridgeport, Conn. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Toronto's Emma Maltais, right, and Jesse Compher smile as they skate toward the bench after Maltais scored a goal during the third period of the team's PWHL hockey game against New York on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Bridgeport, Conn. Toronto won 3-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Toronto's Natalie Spooner (24) celebrates with Blayre Turnbull (40) after scoring a goal against New York goaltender Abby Levy (39) during the second period of a PWHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Bridgeport, Conn. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Toronto's Emma Maltais celebrates her goal against New York during the third period of a PWHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Bridgeport, Conn. Toronto won 3-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Toronto goaltender Kristen Campbell (50) stops a shot by New York's Alex Carpenter (25) during the third period of a PWHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Bridgeport, Conn. Toronto won 3-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Toronto goaltender Kristen Campbell protects the net during the second period of the team's PWHL hockey game against New York on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Bridgeport, Conn. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York goaltender Abbey Levy (39) pauses as Toronto's Emma Maltais (27) celebrates with teammate Hesse Compher after Maltais scored a goal during the third period of a PWHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Bridgeport, Conn. Toronto won 3-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York goaltender Abbey Levy (39) gets up as Toronto celebrates a goal by Emma Maltais during the third period of a PWHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Bridgeport, Conn. Toronto won 3-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Toronto's Emma Maltais, second from right, celebrates with goaltender Kristen Campbell, right, after scoring a goal against New York during the third period of a PWHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Bridgeport, Conn. Toronto won 3-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York poses for a photograph after a PWHL hockey game against Toronto on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Bridgeport, Conn. Toronto won 3-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Toronto's Alexa Vasko smiles after scoring a goal against New York during the second period of a PWHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Bridgeport, Conn. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York's Savannah Norcross, right, fights for control of the puck with Toronto's Maggie Connors during the second period of a PWHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Bridgeport, Conn. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Fans watch as Toronto plays New York during the first period of a PWHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Bridgeport, Conn. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Toronto goaltender Kristen Campbell (50) protects the net from New York's Abby Roque (11) during the first period of a PWHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Bridgeport, Conn. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Toronto's Sarah Nurse (20) fights for control of the puck with New York's Jaime Bourbonnais (14) during the first period of a PWHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Bridgeport, Conn. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York's Abby Roque (11) celebrates with Chloe Aurard (12) after scoring a goal, while Toronto goaltender Kristen Campbell (50) and teammate Brittany Howard (41) react during the first period of a PWHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Bridgeport Conn. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
http://accesswdun.com/article/2024/1/1221694
© Copyright 2015 AccessNorthGa.com
All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.
