Toronto Six’s power play comes through in win over Connecticut Whale | CBC Sports

By Charlie On Feb 19, 2023

The Toronto Six grabbed an early lead, scored a couple power-play goals and coasted to a 5-3 road win on Saturday against the Connecticut Whale in Premier Hockey Federation action.

Courtney Gardiner, Shiann Darkangelo, Leah Lum, Lexi Templeman and Emma Woods scored for the Six, who improved their record to 14-3-2 in the seven-team women’s professional hockey loop.

Dominika Laskova chipped in with two assists for the Six, who led 1-0 after the first period and 4-1 heading into the third at the International Skating Center of Connecticut in Simsbury, Conn.

Alyssa Wohlfeiler, Taylor Girard and Caitrin Lonergan scored for the Whale, who slipped to 8-8-2. The Whale outshot the Six 36-25.

WATCH | Lum scores power-play goal in win over Whale:

Six’s Lum pops water bottle in victory over Whale

Leah Lum scores during a 5-on-3 power-play as her shot pops the water bottle and Toronto goes on to defeat Connecticut 5-3.

In Boston, the league-leading Pride won their 15th game of the season by defeating the visiting Montreal Force 4-1.

Loren Gabel, Christina Putigna, Allkie Thunstrom and Sammy Davis (empty net) scored for the Pride (15-2-1).

Ann-Sophie Bettez scored the lone goal for the Force (7-11-1) early in the third period.

Montreal outshot Boston 40-31.

WATCH | Gabel scores on breakaway:

Force fall to Pride as Gabel leads way

Loren Gabel opens the scoring with a breakaway goal in Boston’s 4-1 win over Montreal.

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