Leslie scores on OT power play in the Charge's 2-1 win over the Victoire in Winnipeg
Montreal Victoire's Nicole Gosling (61) celebrates her goal against the Ottawa Charge during second period PWHL action in Winnipeg, Sunday, March 22, 2026. Credit: AP/JOHN WOODS
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Rebecca Leslie scored on a power play 12 seconds into overtime to give the Ottawa Charge a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Victoire on Sunday night.
Part of the PWHL's Takeover Tour, the game attracted a capacity crowd of 15,321 fans to Canada Life Centre.
Leslie scored with Montreal’s Abby Roque serving a penalty for slashing late in the third period.
Gabbie Hughes opened the scoring for Ottawa at 5:37 of the second. Nicole Gosling tied it with 8:40 left in the period.
Gwyneth Philips made 20 saves for Ottawa (5-7-1-9). Ann-Renee Desbiens stopped 26 shots for Montreal (10-4-2-5).
Up next
Victoire: At Minnesota on Wednesday night.
Charge: At Seattle on Sunday.
Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) saves the shot from Ottawa Charge's Emily Clark (26) as Amanda Boulier (44) defends during second period PWHL action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Sunday, March 22, 2026. Credit: AP/JOHN WOODS
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