Taylor Wenczkowski scores in 3rd OT, Boston beats Montreal 2-1 in Game 2 of PWHL semifinal series

LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Taylor Wenczkowski scored at 11:44 of the third overtime to give Boston a 2-1 victory over Montreal on Saturday night in Game 2 of the Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal series.

Boston also won 2-1 in overtime in Game 1 on Thursday night. Game 3 of the best-of-five series is Tuesday night in Boston.

Aerin Frankel made 56 saves for Boston.

Amanda Pelly opened the scoring for Boston at 6:48 of the first period. Kristin O’Neill tied it on a power play at 1:58 of the second.

Montreal's Marie-Philip Poulin appeared to score with 30 seconds left in regulation, but her goal came after a whistle halted play.

Montreal defender Erin Ambrose played 61:33. Ann-Renée Desbiens stopped 50 shots for Montreal. ___

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Montreal goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) reacts in the crease as Boston's Taylor Wenczkowski (12) celebrates her goal with teammate Gigi Marvin (19) during the third overtime of a PWHL playoff hockey game in Laval, Quebec, Saturday, May 11, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Boston celebrates a win over Montreal during the third overtime of a PWHL playoff hockey game in Laval, Quebec, Saturday, May 11, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Boston's Taylor Wenczkowski, left, celebrates her goal against Montreal with Gigi Marvin (19), Sidney Morin (7) and Sophie Shirley (9) during the third overtime of a PWHL playoff hockey game in Laval, Quebec, Saturday, May 11, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

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