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Montreal Victoire Capture First Walter Cup With 4-0 Shutout

The victory ends Minnesota’s two‑year hold on the trophy as the PWHL begins an expansion protection process that will reshape rosters

Overview

  • Montreal clinched the best‑of‑five final with a 4-0 win over the Ottawa Charge in Game 4, sealing the title with a second‑period goal and two third‑period markers.
  • Abby Roque scored twice in the clincher, Ann‑Renée Desbiens made 23 saves for the shutout, and Marie‑Philip Poulin was named the Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP.
  • The finals featured tight, momentum swings including two Montreal overtime wins to open the series and a last‑minute Rebecca Leslie winner that forced Game 4.
  • The PWHL has announced award finalists for the season with Desbiens, Aerin Frankel and Gwyneth Philips up for Goaltender of the Year and Brianne Jenner, Taylor Heise and Kelly Pannek as forward finalists.
  • The offseason now turns to expansion and protections that begin May 21 and conclude with the June 17 entry draft, a process that will let four new teams sign players and could alter many current rosters.