Captain Brianne Jenner had a goal and an assist, Katerina Mrazova pitched in with three helpers and Ottawa defeated Montreal 4-2 on Sunday. It was Ottawa’s first win against Montreal in four meetings, getting the victory in front of a rowdy 10,172 fans at Place Bell.
Ottawa’s Brianne Jenner scores against Montreal goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens during first period PWHL hockey action in Laval, Que., Canada, Sunday, March 10, 2024. Ottawa’s Brianne Jenner is checked by Montreal’s Sarah Bujold during first period PWHL hockey action in Laval, Que., Canada, Sunday, March 10, 2024. Ottawa’s Daryl Watts celebrates with teammates after scoring against Montreal during second period PWHL hockey action in Laval, Que., Canada, Sunday, March 10, 2024.
Daryl Watts, Aneta Tejralova and Gabbie Hughes — into an empty net — also scored for Ottawa, which snapped a two-game losing skid. Emerance Maschmeyer stopped 34 shots. Ottawa’s league-best power play went 2-for-5. Montreal — which entered the game with the league’s second-worst power play — was 1-for-5.The aggressive play continued into the second period with both teams drawing three penalties.