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Philips’ 36 Saves Lift Ottawa to 2-1 Lead Over Boston in PWHL Semifinal

Ottawa can advance to the Walter Cup Final with a home win in Game 4.

Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips makes a diving save against the Boston Fleet during the second period of Game 3 at the Canadian Tire Centre on Friday.
The Ottawa Charge’s Sarah Wozniewicz tries to get the puck past netminder Aerin Frankel of the Boston Fleet during first-period action in Game 3 at the Canadian Tire Centre on Friday.
Ottawa Charge player Fanuza Kadirova celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's first goal against the Boston Fleet during Game 3 of the PWHL semifinals at the Canadian Tire Centre on Friday evening.
Ottawa Charge netminder Gwyneth Philips makes a glove save against the Boston Fleet during the third period of Game 3 at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa Friday.

Overview

  • Ottawa edged Boston 2-1 in Game 3 at Canadian Tire Centre on goals from Fanuza Kadirova and Ronja Savolainen, whose late shot banked in off the end boards.
  • Goaltender Gwyneth Philips stopped 36 shots in Game 3 and has 92 saves through three games, leading playoff goalies with a 1.34 goals-against average and a .958 save rate.
  • The best-of-five series now stands 2-1 for the Charge, putting the Fleet in a win-or-go-home spot as Ottawa plays the next game on home ice.
  • Ottawa’s offense has lagged despite the lead, with no power-play goals since Game 1 and repeated pass-first choices in prime shooting areas, while the penalty kill remains perfect.
  • Kadirova recorded two points and veteran defender Jocelyne Larocque drew praise, and coaches noted the arena’s lively end boards that helped decide Game 3, a quirk teams often scout and drill for in practice.