Ottawa Charge lose to Montreal Victoire in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals
The Victoire were trailing with four seconds to go in the game, but tied it with two seconds to spare to force overtime. Ottawa had not lost an overtime game all season.
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Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Place Bell is seen before PWHL playoff hockey action between the Montreal Victoire and Ottawa Charge in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Montreal Victoire's Laura Stacey (7) is chased by Ottawa Charge's Taylor House (22) as goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) defends during first period PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) prepares to make a save as Montreal Victoire's Maureen Murphy (21) tries to tip the puck during first period PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) makes a save on Ottawa Charge's Brianne Jenner (19) during first period PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Montreal Victoire's Shiann Darkangelo (27) and Ottawa Charge's Sarah Wozniewicz (23) vie for possession of the puck during first period PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) makes a save on Ottawa Charge's Fanuza Kadirova (71) during first period PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Montreal Victoire's Maggie Flaherty (91) takes the puck off Ottawa Charge's Michela Cava (86) during second period PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Ottawa Charge's Rebecca Leslie (second right), scores on Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35), while Victoire's Maureen Murphy (21) and Nadia Mattivi (93) and Charge's Brianne Jenner (19) and Sarah Wozniewicz (23) stand in front, during second period PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Ottawa Charge's Rebecca Leslie (centre right), celebrates her goal with teammates during second period PWHL playoff hockey action against the Montreal Victoire in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Ottawa Charge's Rebecca Leslie (centre) celebrates her goal with teammates during second period PWHL playoff hockey action against the Montreal Victoire in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) makes a save on Montreal Victoire's Abby Roque (11) while Charge's Jocelyne Larocque (3) defends, during second period PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Ottawa Charge's Rebecca Leslie (37) celebrates her goal on Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) with teammate Brianne Jenner (19) during third period PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Montreal Victoire's Laura Stacey (7) lays on the ice injured as Ottawa Charge's Rory Guilday (5) looks on during third period PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Montreal Victoire's Laura Stacey (7) lays on the ice injured as teammate Marie-Philip Poulin (29) and medical staff attend to her during third period PWHL playoff hockey action against Ottawa Charge in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Montreal Victoire's Abby Roque (11) scores on Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) during overtime PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Montreal Victoire's Nicole Gosling (third left) celebrates her goal against the Ottawa Charge with teammates during third period PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Montreal Victoire's Nicole Gosling (61) celebrates her goal against the Ottawa Charge with teammates during third period PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Montreal Victoire's Nicole Gosling (61) celebrates her goal against the Ottawa Charge with teammate Maureen Murphy (21) during third period PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Montreal Victoire's Abby Roque (11), right, celebrates her goal against the Ottawa Charge with teammates Kati Tabin (9) and Marie-Philip Poulin (29) during overtime PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Montreal Victoire's Abby Roque (centre) celebrates her goal against the Ottawa Charge with teammates during overtime PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Charge lose 3-2 in OT in Game 1 of Walter Cup finals against Montreal Victoire Montreal Victoire players celebrate after defeating the Ottawa Charge during overtime PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
