Montreal Victoire host Ottawa Charge in Game 2 of Walter Cup final

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LAVAL - The Montreal Victoire can grab a commanding lead in the Walter Cup final when they host the Ottawa Charge tonight.

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LAVAL – The Montreal Victoire can grab a commanding lead in the Walter Cup final when they host the Ottawa Charge tonight.

Montreal has a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series for the Professional Women’s Hockey League Championship.

Abby Roque put away the overtime winner as the Victoire beat Ottawa 3-2 on Thursday in Game 1.

Montreal Victoire's Abby Roque (11) scores on Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) during overtime PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Montreal Victoire's Abby Roque (11) scores on Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) during overtime PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Roque’s heroics were only possible after Nicole Gosling tied the game 2-2 with 2.1 seconds remaining in regulation.

The Minnesota Frost won the first two Walter Cups.

Montreal finished atop the regular-season standings, with the Charge placing fourth in the eight-team league.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2026.

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