Last-place Sirens upset league-leading Victoire 1-0

LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — The New York Sirens put a boost into their faint playoff hopes with a 1-0 win over the first-place Montreal Victoire on Tuesday night.

Jade Downie-Landry opened the scoring with 11.7 seconds left in the first period with a shot off the post and in after Gabby Rosenthal won a faceoff. The goal came three seconds after a five-minute power play was killed by Montreal.

Corinne Schroeder made 16 saves, and was not tested much by the Victoire. It was her third shutout of the season, and the fewest shots she faced in a full game this season. Elaine Chuli made 30 saves in her third start since the injury to Victoire starting goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens.

New York had the game’s first power play, after Kati Tabin was given a five-minute major and game misconduct for a check to the head of Sirens forward Jessie Eldridge. New York went 0 for 3 with the advantage.

The Sirens move within five points of a playoff spot, with three games remaining. All PWHL teams will enter a three-week break for the IIHF Women’s World Championship.

Sirens: New York put together a full 60 minutes and had their best defensive performance of the season when they can no longer afford to leave points on the table.

Victoire: Montreal failed to put more breathing room between them and second-place Toronto. They will enter the break with a slim three-point lead.

Downie-Landry’s goal with 11.7 seconds remaining in the first period gave New York a 1-0 lead seconds after Montreal killed a five-minute power play.

Downie-Landry’s goal was her fourth of the season, but third in the last two games.

Both teams return to action on April 26 with the Sirens visiting Minnesota and the Victoire visiting Ottawa.

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New York Sirens' Jade Downie-Landry (27) celebrates with teammates after scoring on Montreal Victoire during first period PWHL hockey action in Laval, Que., Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Peter McCabe/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Victoire Claire Dalton (42) tries to move the puck past New York Sirens defenders as goalie Corinne Schroeder (30) looks on during first period PWHL hockey action in Laval, Que., Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Peter McCabe/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Victoire's Lina Ljungblom (25) gets in the face of New York Sirens goalie Corinne Schroeder (30) as she tries to score during the second period of a PWHL hockey game in Laval, Quebec, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Peter McCabe/The Canadian Press via AP)

New York Sirens' Sarah Fillier (10) takes the puck to Montreal Victoire goalie Elaine Chuli (20) during the second period of a PWHL hockey game in Laval, Quebec, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Peter McCabe/The Canadian Press via AP)

New York Sirens' Emmy Fecteau (29) takes a shot on Montreal Victoire's Elaine Chuli (20) during the second period of a PWHL hockey game in Laval, Quebec, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Peter McCabe/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Victoire goalie Elaine Chuli (20) looks back at the puck after she deflected it during the second period of a PWHL hockey game against the New York Sirens in Laval, Quebec, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Peter McCabe/The Canadian Press via AP)

New York Sirens Gabby Rosenthal (15) celebrates after teammate Jade Downie-Landry, not shown, scores on Montreal Victoire goalie Elaine Chuli (20) during first period PWHL hockey action in Laval, Que., Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Peter McCabe/The Canadian Press via AP)

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday welcomed President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily halt most U.S. tariffs, but she did not say whether the European Union intends to press ahead with its own retaliatory measures.

“I have authorized a 90 day PAUSE,” Trump said, after recognizing the more than 75 countries that he said have been negotiating on trade and had not retaliated against his latest increases in tariffs. Countries subject to the pause will now be tariffed at 10%. The EU's rate was 20%, but it was not entirely clear how the 27-nation bloc would be impacted.

China was not included. Trump further jacked up the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

Von der Leyen described the halt on reciprocal tariffs as “an important step towards stabilizing the global economy. Clear, predictable conditions are essential for trade and supply chains to function.”

Before Trump’s announcement on Wednesday, EU member countries voted to approve retaliatory tariffs on $23 billion in goods in response to his 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. The EU, the largest trading partner of the U.S., described them as “unjustified and damaging.”

The tariffs are set to go into effect in stages, some on April 15 and others on May 15 and Dec. 1. The EU commission didn’t immediately provide a list of the goods. The bloc’s top trade official has shuttled between Brussels and Washington for weeks trying to head off a conflict.

But Von der Leyen gave no sign that the EU’s timetable has changed. Spokesman Olof Gill noted that the commission “will now take the necessary time to assess this latest development, in close consultation with our member states and industry, before deciding on next steps.”

Members of the EU – the world’s largest trading bloc – repeated their preference for a negotiated deal to settle trade issues, and von der Leyen underscored that commitment, “with the goal of achieving frictionless and mutually beneficial trade.”

Still, the head of the EU’s executive branch – which negotiates trade deals and disputes on behalf of the member countries – said that Europe intends to diversify its trade partnerships.

She said that the EU will continue “engaging with countries that account for 87% of global trade and share our commitment to a free and open exchange of goods, services, and ideas,” and to lift barriers to commerce inside its own single market.

“Together, Europeans will emerge stronger from this crisis,” von der Leyen said.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stands prior to a meeting with Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir at the EU headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Havana)

The NYK Meteor container ship is moored at the Port of Los Angeles, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)