Ronja Savolainen scored the go-ahead goal in the third period to lift the Ottawa Charge to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Fleet on Friday night, giving Ottawa a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five PWHL playoff series.
Game Recap
The Charge opened the scoring in the first period, but the Fleet answered back early in the second to tie the game. The score remained deadlocked until Savolainen's decisive tally midway through the third frame. Ottawa goaltender made several key saves to preserve the lead, while the Fleet pressed for an equalizer in the final minutes but could not beat the Charge defense.
Series Outlook
With the win, Ottawa now holds a 2-1 advantage in the series. Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday in Boston, where the Fleet will look to even the series and force a decisive Game 5. The Charge, meanwhile, aim to close out the series on the road and advance to the next round of the playoffs.
Savolainen's performance was a bright spot for Ottawa, as she also contributed defensively and logged significant ice time. The Charge will need continued production from their top players to secure the series victory.
