Abby Roque scored in overtime to give the Montreal Victoire a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Charge on May 14, 2026 [1, 2].
The win gives Montreal the early advantage in the Walter Cup final, a high-stakes series between the two Canadian teams. Securing the first game at home provides the Victoire with critical momentum as the series progresses.
The game remained undecided until the final moments of regulation. Nicole Gosling scored an equalizing goal with only 2.1 seconds remaining in the third period [1]. That late score forced the match into overtime, erasing what would have been an Ottawa victory.
Roque ended the contest two minutes and 29 seconds into the overtime period [2]. Her goal secured the 3-2 final score and sent the home crowd in Montreal into celebration [1].
The victory marks a significant start for the Victoire in the 2026 finals. The team relied on a combination of defensive resilience, and late-game execution to overcome the Charge. By forcing overtime and then capitalizing quickly, Montreal demonstrated a level of composure that will be vital for the remainder of the series [1, 2].
“Abby Roque scored in overtime to give the Montreal Victoire a 3-2 victory”
The result establishes Montreal as the early favorite in the Walter Cup final. By overcoming a near-certain loss in the final seconds of regulation, the Victoire have proven they can perform under extreme pressure, while the Ottawa Charge must now adjust to the psychological blow of losing a lead in the closing seconds of a championship game.
