Game Details
Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Place Bell, Laval, Quebec
Broadcast: The game will be available on TSN, RDS, and streaming platforms like ESPN+ and PWHL’s official site, with live coverage on regional sports networks.
The Montreal Victoire (4-2-0-4) host the Ottawa Charge (3-4-0-5) in an all-Canadian rivalry matchup. Montreal sits higher in the standings with a strong defensive identity (1.8 goals against per game), while Ottawa is riding a hot streak but struggles on the road. This game could hinge on special teams, with Ottawa’s power play at 24.1% facing Montreal’s elite penalty kill (95.8%). Key narratives include Ottawa’s push for playoff positioning amid their win streak and Montreal’s home advantage at Place Bell, where they’ve gone 1-0-0-0 this season in limited games.
Recent Team Forms
Ottawa is scorching hot, winners of six straight games, including shootout victories and defensive stands. They’ve outscored opponents 18-11 in their last five, emphasizing balanced scoring and goaltending. Montreal has been consistent but mixed, with strong wins interspersed with losses; they’ve allowed just 1.8 goals per game overall but have shown vulnerabilities in recent outings.
| Team | Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Charge | Jan 11, 2026 | @ Boston Fleet | Win (SO) | 2-1 |
| Charge | Jan 9, 2026 | vs Vancouver Goldeneyes | Win | 4-2 |
| Charge | Jan 3, 2026 | vs Boston Fleet | Win | 3-2 |
| Charge | Jan 1, 2026 | @ Toronto Sceptres | Win (SO) | 4-3 |
| Charge | Dec 30, 2025 | vs New York Sirens | Win | 5-2 |
| Victoire | Jan 11, 2026 | vs Vancouver Goldeneyes | Win | 4-3 |
| Victoire | Jan 4, 2026 | vs Minnesota Frost | Loss | 2-3 |
| Victoire | Jan 2, 2026 | @ New York Sirens | Loss | 1-2 |
| Victoire | Dec 27, 2025 | vs Toronto Sceptres | Loss | 1-2 |
| Victoire | Dec 23, 2025 | @ Seattle Torrent | Loss | 1-2 |
Injury Report
Injuries are impacting both teams, with Ottawa dealing with multiple absences from earlier in the season, though some may have resolved. Montreal has a significant concern with Laura Stacey sidelined, affecting their forward depth. No new reports for January 13, but monitor game-time decisions.
Ottawa Charge:
Katerina Mrazova (F): Out (Undisclosed) – Estimated Return: TBD
Jincy Roese (D): Out (Undisclosed) – Estimated Return: TBD
Ronja Savolainen (D): Out (Undisclosed) – Estimated Return: TBD
Anna Meixner (F): Out (Undisclosed) – Estimated Return: TBD
Alexa Vasko (F): Out (Undisclosed) – Estimated Return: TBD
Sanni Ahola (G): On LTIR (Illness) – Estimated Return: TBD (retroactive to Dec 18, 2025)
Montreal Victoire:
Laura Stacey (F): Out (Leg) – Estimated Return: TBD (injured Jan 12 vs. Minnesota)
Catherine Dubois (F): On LTIR (Upper Body) – Estimated Return: TBD (injured Feb 2, 2025; ongoing)
Key Player Matchups
This rivalry often features intense battles between skilled forwards and stout defenses. Ottawa’s recent surge relies on balanced contributions, while Montreal’s stars like Poulin drive their attack. Expect special teams to play a big role given the teams’ contrasting efficiencies.
Danielle Serdachny (Charge F) vs. Marie-Philip Poulin (Victoire F): Serdachny’s emerging scoring (recent goals) meets Poulin’s veteran leadership and clutch play.
Emily Clark (Charge F) vs. Maureen Murphy (Victoire F): Clark’s physicality and net-front presence vs. Murphy’s speed and finishing.
Gabbie Hughes (Charge F) vs. Abby Boreen (Victoire F): Hughes’ playmaking (multiple assists) against Boreen’s defensive reliability.
Ronja Savolainen (Charge D, if cleared) vs. Jenn Gardiner (Victoire F): Savolainen’s blue-line stability vs. Gardiner’s offensive contributions.
Emerance Maschmeyer (Charge G) vs. Ann-Renée Desbiens (Victoire G): Maschmeyer’s hot streak in wins vs. Desbiens’ consistency in low-scoring games.
Series History
The series is competitive, with Montreal holding a slight edge in overall win percentage (60% vs. Ottawa’s 40%). In away games for Montreal (i.e., Ottawa home), Montreal has won 3 of 7, Ottawa 4. Recent playoffs saw dramatic encounters, including a quadruple overtime game won by Montreal. Ottawa has won 3 straight regular-season meetings, but Montreal leads the all-time H2H 8-6 in 14 games. Games average 4.5 combined goals, trending under in low-scoring affairs.
Betting Trends
Montreal is 4-1 ATS in their last five home games but 2-3 straight up against Ottawa recently. Ottawa has covered in 6 of their last 8 as underdogs and trends over in 4 of 6 road games. The under has hit in 7 of the last 10 H2H matchups, averaging 4.2 goals.
GAME ODDS
Ottawa Charge 4.5
Montreal Victorie – 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, January 12, 2026
