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Ottawa Charge Triumph in Game 3, One Win Away from PWHL Final

Rookies McMahon and Philips shine in a 1-0 victory over Montreal, giving Ottawa a 2-1 series lead with a chance to clinch at home Friday.

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Eric Pommainville, left, and Martin Villeneuve at Game 3 of the PWHL semifinal series between the Ottawa Charge and the Montreal Victoire on Tuesday night.
Ottawa Charge teammates celebrate and the fans go wild at their 1-0 win over Montreal Victoire Tuesday night at TD Place.
Montreal Victoire goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens eyes the puck in a scramble in front of her net with Ottawa Charge Captain Brianne Jenner (19) close by.

Overview

  • Mannon McMahon scored the game-winning goal at 8:42 of the third period, capitalizing on a rebound from Gabbie Hughes' shot.
  • Rookie goaltender Gwyneth Philips recorded her first playoff shutout with 26 saves, anchoring Ottawa’s defensive effort.
  • The Charge outlasted a physical Montreal Victoire team in front of 7,282 fans at TD Place, Ottawa’s first-ever home playoff game in the PWHL.
  • The victory gives Ottawa a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series, putting them one win away from the league’s inaugural championship final.
  • Game 4 is set for Friday night in Ottawa, where the Charge can secure their first-ever finals berth with a win.