Frankel stops 53, Tapani scores in OT as Boston steals 2-1 playoff win over Montreal

LAVAL, Que. — Montreal dominated the play all night and appeared destined to leave its Professional Women’s Hockey League playoffs opener with a win. Boston netminder Aerin Frankel had other plans. Frankel made a PWHL-record 53 saves and Susanna Tapani scored in overtime as Boston stole a 2-1 win over Montreal in Game 1 of their best-of-five semifinal series on Thursday. “Tremendous,” Boston head coach Courtney Kessel said of her goalie. “Just when you think everyone is beat on the ice, she come