Maggie Flaherty netted the overtime winner to give the Montreal Victoire a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Charge in Professional Women's Hockey League playoff action on Saturday night in Laval, Quebec.
Game Highlights
The Victoire opened the scoring in the first period, but the Charge answered back to tie the game before the end of the second. The teams remained deadlocked through regulation, forcing overtime. Flaherty's clutch goal secured the win for Montreal, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
Emily Clark of the Ottawa Charge was a standout defender, making several key plays to keep her team in the game. However, the Victoire's persistence paid off in the extra frame.
Playoff Implications
The victory gives Montreal a crucial edge in the best-of-five series, as they look to advance deeper into the PWHL playoffs. Game 2 is scheduled for Monday in Ottawa.
Both teams showed strong defensive efforts, with goaltenders making key saves throughout. The physical intensity ramped up in the third period and overtime, showcasing the high stakes of postseason hockey.
