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Mikyla Grant-Mentis scores pair of goals to lead Toronto Six past Whitecaps

Mikyla Grant-Mentis scored twice for the Toronto Six, including the winner with 23 seconds left, in a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Whitecaps on Saturday night at Herb Brooks Arena.

Brampton, Ont., native nets winner against Minnesota with 23 seconds remaining

Mikyla Grant-Mentis scored two goals for the Toronto Six in a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Whitecaps on Saturday night at Herb Brooks Arena. (@TheTorontoSix/Twitter)

Mikyla Grant-Mentis scored twice for the Toronto Six, including the winner with 23 seconds left, in a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Whitecaps on Saturday night at Herb Brooks Arena.

Both teams traded goals throughout the game until Grant-Mentis's second of the night gave Toronto the lead for good.

Taylor Woods and Sarah-Eve Coutu Godbout also scored for Toronto (3-1-1). The Six have won three games in a row.

Nina Rodgers scored twice for Minnesota (3-1-0) while Brooke White-Lancette also scored.

Toronto returns to action Sunday against the Connecticut Whale. Minnesota won't play again until Monday, also against the Whale.

WATCH | Grant-Mentis scores late winner in Toronto's victory over Minnesota:

Grant-Mentis scores final-minute goal to give Toronto Six the win

4 years ago
Duration 0:53
Mikyla Grant-Mentis scored her second of the game with 23 seconds left in the third to lead Toronto to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Whitecaps.

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