Abstreiter makes 39 saves, the Victoire beat the Charge 3-0 to take the PWHL lead
Montreal Victoire's Kaitlin Willoughby, center, celebrates after her goal against the Ottawa Charge with Catherine Dubois (28) and Alexandra Labelle, right, during second-period PWHL hockey game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, April 3, 2026. Credit: AP/Justin Tang
OTTAWA, Ontario — Sandra Abstreiter made 39 saves her first PWHL shutout, Kaitlin Willoughby scored twice and the Montreal Victoire beat the Ottawa Charge 3-0 on Friday night to take the league lead.
Abby Roque also scored for the Victoire (14-4-2-5) in front of a crowd of 17,114 fans at Canadian Tire Centre.
Gwyneth Philips stopped 23 shots for the Charge (6-7-1-11). Ottawa returned home after playing a record six straight road games.
The Victoire have already clinched a playoff spot, while the Charge are fighting to get into the final playoff position.
Up next
Victoire: Host Seattle on Tuesday night.
Charge: Host Seattle on Wednesday night.
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