The Montreal Victoire and Ottawa Charge are set to face off in Game 3 of their PWHL Semifinal series at TD Place in Ottawa on May 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET. The series is currently tied 1-1, following Montreal’s dramatic four-overtime victory in Game 2.
Team Overview & Recent Form
Montreal Victoire (1st Seed, 12-7-3-8, 53 Points)
- Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Win, Win, Loss
- Road Record: 6-4-2
- Season Series vs. Ottawa: 4-2
- Key Players:
- Marie-Philip Poulin – Led the league with 19 goals, including a power-play goal in Game 1.
- Laura Stacey – A crucial playmaker, contributing 22 points in the regular season.
- Ann-Renée Desbiens – The league’s top goaltender, posting a 1.86 GAA and .932 SV% in the regular season.
Ottawa Charge (3rd Seed, 12-2-4-12, 44 Points)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Win, Win, Loss, Win
- Home Record: 7-5-1
- Season Series vs. Montreal: 2-4
- Key Players:
- Tereza Vanišová – Ottawa’s leading scorer with 15 goals and 22 points.
- Brianne Jenner – A veteran leader, scoring in Game 1 and providing key offensive contributions.
- Gwyneth Philips – Ottawa’s rookie goaltender, making 53 saves in Game 2 and proving her playoff reliability.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Montreal’s Strategy: The Victoire need Poulin and Stacey to continue their offensive dominance while Desbiens maintains her strong presence in net.
- Ottawa’s Strategy: The Charge must capitalize on their home-ice advantage and rely on Philips’ goaltending to keep Montreal’s attack in check.
GAME ODDS
Montréal Victoire 4.5
Ottawa Charge – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 12, 2025
