Spooner breaks third-period tie, Toronto beats Boston for 11th straight victory
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TORONTO (AP) — Natalie Spooner broke a third-period tie with her PWHL-best 13th goal to help league-leading Toronto win its 11th straight game, 2-1 over Boston on Wednesday night.
Renata Fast tied it for Toronto on a power play at 2:14 of the third, and Spooner beat goalie Emma Soderberg at 7:05 on another advantage with Sophie Shirley off for a hit to the head. Sarah Nurse assisted on both goals.
Erica Howe made 28 saves to help Toronto improve to 13-5-0. Toronto has beaten Boston three times during the winning streak.
Sidney Morin scored for Boston (8-8-2) on a power play midway through the first period. Soderberg stopped 19 shots.
The game was played at Mattamy Athletic Centre, the 2,525-seat arena built in the rafters of historic Maple Leaf Gardens.
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Boston: At New York on Monday night.
Toronto: At Ottawa on Saturday.