NY Sirens upset Montreal Victoire to keep slim PWHL playoff hopes alive

LAVAL, Quebec — The New York Sirens put a boost into their faint playoff hopes with a 1-0 win over the first-place Montreal Victoire on Tuesday night.Jade Downie-Landry opened the scoring with 11.7 seconds left in the first period with a shot off the post and in after Gabby Rosenthal won a faceoff.The goal came three seconds after a five-minute power play was killed by Montreal.Corinne Schroeder made 16 saves, and was not tested much by the Victoire.

It was her third shutout of the season, and the fewest shots she faced in a full game this season.Elaine Chuli made 30 saves in her third start since the injury to Victoire starting goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens.New York had the game’s first power play, after Kati Tabin was given a five-minute major and game misconduct for a check to the head of Sirens forward Jessie Eldridge.

The Sirens went 0-for-3 with the advantage.The Sirens move within five points of a playoff spot, with three games remaining.All PWHL teams will enter a three-week break for the IIHF Women’s World Championship....