The Ottawa Charge defeated the Montreal Victoire 2-1 [1] on Monday night to extend the Walter Cup finals series.
The victory prevents the Charge from facing elimination in the best-of-five series. By securing this win, Ottawa maintains a 2-1 [3] lead in the standings, shifting the momentum of the championship battle.
The game took place May 18, 2026 [2], at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa [1]. The match remained tight until the end, requiring a decisive effort from the home team to secure the one-goal advantage.
Rebecca Leslie provided a pivotal moment for the team with a key goal. "I never thought I'd score a goal like that," Leslie said [1].
As the series progresses, players have acknowledged the increasing difficulty of securing consecutive wins. Kori Cheverie noted the challenge of the current stage of the tournament. "I know that the third (win) is going to be the hardest," Cheverie said [2].
This win forces a Game 4, ensuring the series continues as the two teams fight for the Walter Cup trophy. The Charge will look to leverage their home-ice advantage, and the energy of the Ottawa crowd, to close out the series.
“"I never thought I'd score a goal like that,"”
The Ottawa Charge's victory shifts the psychological advantage in the Walter Cup finals. By avoiding elimination and holding a 2-1 series lead, Ottawa has put Montreal on the defensive, meaning the Victoire must now win the next game to prevent the Charge from claiming the championship.
