Ottawa Charge Stun Montreal Victoire in Game 4 Upset—What This Shocking Win Means for the PWHL Finals
When an underdog shows up and flips the script on a powerhouse, it’s the kind of stuff that makes this game absolutely thrilling. That’s exactly what unfolded Friday night, as the Ottawa Charge shook up the PWHL landscape by toppling the league’s best—the Montreal Victoire—in a nail-biting 2-1 semifinal clincher. Right out of the gate, Ottawa’s own Rebecca Leslie lit the lamp just two minutes in, setting the tone for a gritty night where every puck drop felt like a shifting tide. Montreal’s late surge, sparked by Maureen Murphy, nearly rattled the Charge, but solid goaltending from rookie standout Gwyneth Philips steeled Ottawa’s resolve to not just hold on, but pull off the upset. It’s a moment that shakes the tree, sending the Charge into the Finals with a well-earned swagger—and home ice advantage to boot. Intrigued? There’s plenty more beneath the surface of this tense, tactical win. LEARN MORE
The Ottawa Charge will advance to the PWHL Finals after a 2-1 win over the Montreal Victoire in Game 4 of the semifinals on Friday night.
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