\nMontreal got some insurance on a shorthanded goal from Abby Roque while Ottawa had the advantage on a power play. The goal freed Marie-Philip Poulin from the penalty box. In the PWHL, the player in the penalty box is released if a shorthanded goal is scored.<\/p>\n
Time is running out for the Charge, but they got an opportunity to tie it up during their third power play of the game after Montreal’s Marie-Philip Poulin was called for goalkeeper interference.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nMontreal has a lead over Ottawa heading into the third period following Abby Roque’s goal. Montreal had six shots on goal, while Ottawa had five during the period.<\/p>\n
Montreal’s Kati Tabin\u00a0was called for slashing at the 06:38 mark.<\/p>\n
Montreal’s Abby Roque\u00a0opened the scoring in the second period to give the Victoire a 1-0 lead over Ottawa just 3:49 into the second period. The shot was assisted by Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey. It marks Roque’s third goal of the postseason, Poulin’s sixth assist and Stacey’s four assist.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nWe’re still scoreless after the first period. Montreal had six shots on goal, while Ottawa had five but neither team was able to find the back of the net. The first period hasn’t yielded high offense in the 2026 PWHL Walter Cup Finals. In fact, only one goal has been scored in the first period during this championship series.<\/p>\n
Montreal’s Nadia Mattivi\u00a0was called for boarding at the 15:02 mark of the first period, but Ottawa wasn’t able to capitalize on the power play.<\/p>\n
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