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By the People, for the People
Victoire clinch PWHL playoff berth with 3-0 win over Goldeneyes
Ann-Renée Desbiens made 18 saves, Hayley Scamurra scored twice in the victory.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:07am
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The Montreal Victoire defeated the Vancouver Goldeneyes 3-0 on Wednesday night to secure a playoff spot in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). Goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens made 18 saves to record the shutout, while forward Hayley Scamurra scored twice for the Victoire.
Why it matters
This win is a significant accomplishment for the Victoire, as they have clinched a postseason berth in the highly competitive PWHL. The Goldeneyes were also vying for a playoff spot, making this an important matchup between two teams fighting for a chance at the league championship.
The details
The Victoire opened the scoring in the first period when Hayley Scamurra found the back of the net. Scamurra then added an insurance goal in the third period to give the Victoire a 2-0 lead. An empty-net goal in the final minute sealed the 3-0 victory for Montreal.
- The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
The players
Ann-Renée Desbiens
The goaltender for the Montreal Victoire who recorded 18 saves in the shutout victory.
Hayley Scamurra
The forward for the Montreal Victoire who scored two goals in the game, including the game-winning tally.
Montreal Victoire
The professional women's hockey team that clinched a playoff berth with the 3-0 win over the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
Vancouver Goldeneyes
The professional women's hockey team that was defeated by the Montreal Victoire, missing out on a chance to clinch a playoff spot.
What they’re saying
“This was a huge win for our team. We've been working hard all season to secure a playoff spot, and I'm proud of the effort the girls put in tonight.”
— Ann-Renée Desbiens, Goaltender, Montreal Victoire
What’s next
The Victoire will look to build momentum heading into the PWHL playoffs, while the Goldeneyes will need to regroup and try to secure a wild card berth.
The takeaway
The Montreal Victoire's playoff-clinching victory showcases the team's resilience and ability to perform under pressure, setting them up for a potential deep postseason run in the competitive PWHL.
