The Ottawa Charge and Montreal Victoire continue their PWHL semifinal series with a pivotal Game 2 on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec. Montreal took Game 1 with a dominant performance, but Ottawa will look to bounce back and even the series before heading home.
Game Details
- Matchup: Ottawa Charge vs. Montreal Victoire
- Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Location: Place Bell, Laval, QC
- Broadcast: TSN (English), RDS (French), YouTube (International)
Series Recap & Key Storylines
Montreal entered the playoffs as the top seed, finishing first in the PWHL standings with 53 points (12-7-3-8). Ottawa, meanwhile, secured their playoff berth on the final day of the regular season, finishing third with 44 points (12-2-4-12).
Montreal dominated the regular-season series, winning four of six matchups, but Ottawa won the last two meetings, proving they can compete with the league’s best.
Players to Watch
- Montreal – Marie-Philip Poulin: The league’s leading scorer with 19 goals, Poulin thrives in high-pressure moments and will be key in Montreal’s offensive attack.
- Ottawa – Gwyneth Philips: Ottawa’s rookie goaltender has been a revelation, stepping up after an injury to Emerance Maschmeyer and delivering strong performances.
- Ottawa – Tereza Vanišová: Leading Ottawa in scoring with 22 points, Vanišová has been a key offensive force and will need to step up in Game 2.
Goaltending Battle
Montreal’s Ann-Renée Desbiens led the PWHL in wins (15-2-1-1), goals against average (1.86), and save percentage (.932), making her a formidable presence in net. Meanwhile, Ottawa’s Gwyneth Philips has been solid, posting a 2.11 GAA and .912 save percentage in her rookie season. Expect a tight defensive battle between these two standout goaltenders.
X-Factor
Ottawa’s Shiann Darkangelo has been a clutch performer, scoring the game-winning goal in Game 1 of the semifinal series, proving her ability to deliver in high-pressure moments. If she continues her strong play, Ottawa could pose a serious challenge to Montreal.
GAME ODDS
Ottawa Charge 4.5
Montreal Victorie – 225
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 10, 2025
