Ottawa Charge Clinch Playoff Hopes With Overtime Win
PUBLISHED Apr 22, 2026, 11:19 PM ET
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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.
By Michael Grant | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Regular season nears conclusion with playoff positions still undecided across the PWHL.
- Wednesday night in Lowell: Ottawa Charge beat Boston Fleet 2-1 in overtime via Jenner’s goal at 1:14.
- In regulation, Abby Newhook scored at 8:40 of the second period and Rebecca Leslie tied the game with 11:38 remaining.
- Jenner’s one-timer from a Ronja Savolainen feed produced the overtime winner and extended her scoring streak to three games.
- Both teams face regular-season finales Saturday: Ottawa versus Toronto (needs one point to clinch), Boston versus New York.
News Intelligence
- 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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The Ottawa Charge, particularly Brianne Jenner and teammates, benefited by securing an overtime victory that improved their playoff positioning and momentum ahead of the regular-season finale.
The Boston Fleet saw their game ending in a 2-1 loss that maintained standings pressure, and Toronto’s elimination risk increased if Ottawa earns the required point in the upcoming regular-season finale.
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