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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.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

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.

Why This Matters to You

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.

The Bottom Line

Brianne Jenner's overtime goal has kept Ottawa's playoff dreams alive. The Charge's fate now rests on Saturday's game against Toronto. If you're a sports fan, this is a story worth following. Share this with someone who loves a good underdog story.