Ann-Sophie Bettez scored 64 seconds into overtime as Montreal recorded a 3-2 win over Ottawa in the inaugural game for both Professional Women’s Hockey League teams on Tuesday night in front of 8,318 fans at TD Place.
With the crowd total, Ottawa set a North American attendance record for professional women’s hockey.
Claire Dalton and Laura Stacey also scored for Montreal. Ann-Renee Desbiens was solid turning away 26 shots.
Katerina Mrazova and Hayley Scamurra scored for Ottawa. Emerance Maschmeyer stopped 19 shots, including a penalty shot.
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