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.
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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.
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All PWHL teams will enter a three-week break for the IIHF Women’s World Championship.
