Overview

• Shiann Darkangelo scored the game-winning goal at 9:17 of the third period, lifting Ottawa to a 3-2 win over Montreal in Game 1 of the PWHL semifinals.
• Rookie goaltender Gwyneth Philips made 31 saves to anchor Ottawa’s defense, while Ann-Renee Desbiens stopped 24 shots for Montreal.
• Brianne Jenner and Ashton Bell also scored for Ottawa, while Marie-Philip Poulin and Maureen Murphy tallied goals for Montreal, both on the power play.
• The game marked Ottawa’s first playoff appearance and the first-ever PWHL postseason matchup between two Canadian teams.
• Game 2 is set for Sunday in Laval before the series shifts to Ottawa for Game 3 on Tuesday.