Ottawa Charge Upsets Top-Seeded Montreal Victoire In PWHL Playoffs

The Ottawa Charge upset the regular-season champions, the Montreal Victoire, in Game 1 of their Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) playoff series with a 3-2 victory. Despite Montreal’s top seed and their choice to face Ottawa over Minnesota in the first round, the Charge capitalized on key moments, including a decisive third-period goal by Shiann Darkangelo. Montreal, struggling to shake its 0-4 playoff game losing streak, acknowledged the need to regroup and respond strongly in the upcoming games. Ottawa, making their playoff debut, showed resilience by holding onto a narrow lead and improving their chances in the best-of-five series. Both teams emphasized the importance of staying focused on the present series rather than past results. The series continues with Game 2 scheduled for May 11, with Montreal aiming to bounce back and Ottawa looking to maintain momentum.