Faceoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Tsongas Center, Lowell, Massachusetts
Venue
Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, a frequent home venue for Boston Fleet games.
Neutral‑site listings (e.g., Chicago watch parties) exist, but the official league schedule confirms the game is in Lowell.
Team Records
Boston Fleet: 15‑5‑3‑5 (58 points, 2nd in PWHL)
Ottawa Charge: 8‑7‑1‑12 (39 points, 4th in PWHL)
Recent Form
Boston Fleet – Last 5
L – W – L – W – W Boston has alternated results but closed strong with two wins, showing improved defensive structure and top‑six scoring depth.
Ottawa Charge – Last 5
W – W – L – L – L Ottawa opened hot but has dropped three straight, struggling with defensive zone exits and late‑game breakdowns.
Injury Report
The league does not publish centralized injury sheets, and no injuries were listed in available sources for either team. Inference: Both clubs are expected to ice standard lineups unless late scratches are announced.
Head‑to‑Head Series History
Recent meetings:
Feb 28, 2026: Ottawa 2 – Boston 3
Jan 11, 2026: Boston 1 – Ottawa 2
Dec 27, 2025: Ottawa 3 – Boston 2
Trend: Ottawa has won 2 of the last 3, but Boston won the most recent matchup.
Key Player Matchups
Boston Fleet
Top Scorers: Boston ranks among the league’s most efficient offenses (69 GF).
Goaltending: Boston’s defensive metrics (43 GA) are elite relative to league averages.
Ottawa Charge
Offense: Ottawa has scored 66 goals but allowed 72, indicating a high‑event style that can be exploited by structured teams like Boston.
Form: Ottawa’s recent three‑game slide highlights inconsistency in neutral‑zone coverage.
Matchup Focus
Boston’s top line vs. Ottawa’s defensive pairings: Boston’s speed and puck‑movement challenge Ottawa’s transition defense.
Special teams: Boston’s discipline and structure give them an edge in low‑penalty games.
Betting Trends
Boston
4–2 in last six.
Strong defensive metrics and consistent scoring.
Positive home‑ice performance at Tsongas Center.
Ottawa
2–3 in last five.
Trending Under in losses due to scoring droughts.
Defensive volatility increases risk against top‑tier teams.
GAME ODDS
Ottawa Charge 4.5
Boston Fleet – 188
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 21, 2026
