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Leslie Scores 12-Second OT Winner as Ottawa Edges Montreal in Winnipeg

A sold-out Takeover Tour stop in Winnipeg set the stage for Ottawa's power-play finish.

Ottawa Charge's Ronja Savolainen (88) defends against Montreal Victoire's Catherine Dubois (28) during first period PWHL action in Winnipeg, Sunday, March 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Overview

  • Ottawa started overtime with a 27-second power play after Abby Roque was called for slashing at 18:27 of the third period.
  • Goaltenders anchored a defensive game as Montreal’s Ann-Renée Desbiens made 26 saves and Ottawa’s Gwyneth Philips stopped 20.
  • Late in regulation, Rebecca Leslie took a goaltender-interference penalty with 2:44 left, Ottawa nearly scored shorthanded on a 2-on-0, then Roque’s infraction flipped the advantage.
  • The game drew 15,321 fans at Canada Life Centre, making Manitoba the sixth Canadian province to host a PWHL game, with tour stops next in Calgary on April 1 and Edmonton on April 7.
  • The result marked Ottawa’s eighth game beyond regulation this season and their first win over Montreal, tightening the playoff race with the Charge pulling within a point of fourth-place Toronto.