Overview

• Emily Clark scored the game-winning goal at 2:47 of overtime, lifting the Ottawa Charge to a 2-1 victory in Game 1 of the PWHL Finals against the Minnesota Frost.
• Rookie goaltender Gwyneth Philips made 25 saves for Ottawa, continuing her standout playoff performance despite a rare miscue that led to Minnesota’s tying goal in the third period.
• Ottawa improved to a perfect 3-0 on home ice during the playoffs, while Minnesota remains winless in Game 1s across four playoff series.
• Rebecca Leslie opened the scoring for Ottawa in the second period, while Klara Hymlarova tied the game for Minnesota early in the third after a turnover by Philips.
• Game 2 of the best-of-five series is set for Thursday in Ottawa, with the Charge looking to extend their lead and the Frost aiming to even the series.