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Ottawa Charge Stuns Montreal Victoire to Reach PWHL Final

The third-seeded Charge defeated top-seeded Victoire 3-1 in the semifinal series, securing a championship showdown against defending champion Minnesota Frost.

Overview

  • Emily Clark's third-period goal sealed a 2-1 victory in Game 4, clinching the series for Ottawa in front of a packed home crowd.
  • Rebecca Leslie scored early in the first period, and rookie goaltender Gwyneth Philips made 19 saves to secure the win.
  • Philips, with a .956 save percentage in the series, was instrumental in stifling Montreal's league-best offense.
  • Montreal's decision to face Ottawa as its playoff opponent backfired, marking the second consecutive season this strategy led to an upset.
  • The Ottawa Charge will host the Minnesota Frost in the best-of-five PWHL championship final, starting next week.