Ottawa Charge Clinch Playoff Hopes With Overtime Win
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LOWELL, Mass. — Brianne Jenner scored with 1:14 remaining in overtime Wednesday night to lift the Ottawa Charge to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Fleet at the Tsongas Center. Rebecca Leslie also scored in regulation; Abby Newhook opened the scoring for Boston in the second period before Ottawa rallied late to force overtime.
The win gives Ottawa 41 points and extends a three-game winning streak, leaving the Charge needing one point in their regular-season finale Saturday at home against Toronto to clinch the fourth and final playoff spot. Boston, with 58 points, closes its regular season Saturday against New York; Jenner’s goal also extended her personal scoring streak to three games.
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Timeline
- 1. Regular season nears conclusion with playoff positions still undecided across the PWHL.
- 2. Wednesday night in Lowell: Ottawa Charge beat Boston Fleet 2-1 in overtime via Jenner’s goal at 1:14.
- 3. In regulation, Abby Newhook scored at 8:40 of the second period and Rebecca Leslie tied the game with 11:38 remaining.
- 4. Jenner’s one-timer from a Ronja Savolainen feed produced the overtime winner and extended her scoring streak to three games.
- 5. Both teams face regular-season finales Saturday: Ottawa versus Toronto (needs one point to clinch), Boston versus New York.
Why it matters
The Ottawa Charge's playoff hopes are on the line. If you're a fan, this is a nail-biter. A single point in their final game against Toronto will secure their playoff spot. It's a thrilling end to the regular season.
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