Overview
- Shiann Darkangelo's third-period goal secured Ottawa Charge's 3-2 victory over Montreal Victoire in Game 1, marking Ottawa's first-ever Walter Cup playoff win.
- Montreal, the top seed after the regular season, had selected Ottawa as their semifinal opponent but now trails 1-0 in the series.
- Minnesota Frost evened their series with Toronto Sceptres at 1-1 after a 5-3 Game 2 win, led by Lee Stecklein's two goals and Sophie Jacques's late game-winner.
- Minnesota's victory came despite Toronto's strong offensive showing, with the series now heading to Minnesota for Game 3 on Sunday.
- Goaltenders Gwyneth Philips (Ottawa) and Maddie Rooney (Minnesota) made pivotal saves, underscoring their importance in these tightly contested matchups.