Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario
Venue Context
The matchup was originally scheduled for March 11 at TD Place but was moved to Canadian Tire Centre, offering a larger venue and expected higher attendance for this late‑season rivalry game.
Recent Team Form
From available performance data:
Montréal Victoire – Last 5 Games
Record trend: W‑L‑W‑L‑W
Montréal has hit over 3.5 goals in 66% of recent games.
They’ve scored over 2.5 goals in 83% of their last six.
Strong late‑game scoring: 83% have included over 1.5 third‑period goals.
Ottawa Charge – Last 5 Games
Record trend: L‑L‑W‑L‑W
Ottawa games have gone over 3.5 goals in 83% of recent matchups.
Both teams have scored in 83% of Ottawa’s last six games.
Ottawa has scored over 1.5 goals in 83% of recent games.
Injury Report
No official injury reports were published in the available sources.
Inference: PWHL teams typically release injury updates closer to game day; none were listed in league or team communications as of the latest schedule update.
Series History
No direct head‑to‑head results were provided in available sources, but the April 3 matchup is highlighted as Montréal’s only trip to Ottawa this season, underscoring the rivalry’s importance.
Key Player Matchups (Based on Team Trends & Roles)
Note: Player‑specific stats were not included in available sources; matchups are inferred from team performance trends.
Montréal Offense vs. Ottawa Defense
Montréal consistently scores 2–3+ goals per game and excels in late‑period scoring.
Ottawa has allowed high‑scoring games recently, with most contests surpassing 3.5 goals.
Ottawa Attack vs. Montréal Goaltending
Ottawa has scored in nearly every recent game and often pushes games into high‑goal territory.
Montréal’s defense allows chances but compensates with strong third‑period surges.
Betting Trends
Ottawa Charge
Over 3.5 goals: 83%
Over 4.5 goals: 83%
Both teams to score: 83%
Over 1.5 third‑period goals: 66%
Montréal Victoire
Over 3.5 goals: 66%
Over 1.5 third‑period goals: 83%
Over 2.5 team goals: 83%
Both teams to score: 66%
These trends strongly suggest a high‑scoring matchup.
GAME ODDS
Montreal Victoire – 165
Ottawa Charge 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 2, 2026
