The Ottawa Charge are on the brink of securing a spot in the PWHL Walter Cup Final for the second consecutive season. Leading the Boston Fleet 2-1 in their semifinal series, the Charge can clinch their place with a Game 4 victory at the Canadian Tire Centre. This pivotal match is scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Ottawa.
Game Details
Fans can catch the action live on TSN1, TSN.ca, and the TSN App at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT.
Recent Performance
After losing the series opener, Ottawa responded effectively, winning two straight games. In Game 3, they narrowly defeated Boston 2-1, with defender Ronja Savolainen scoring the decisive goal just 29 seconds before the end of regulation.
Key Players
American goaltender Gwyneth Philips has been outstanding this postseason. The 25-year-old has stopped 92 out of 96 shots, allowing only four goals across three games. Her impressive 1.34 goals-against average currently leads all goaltenders in the PWHL playoffs.
Challenges Faced
Despite her strong performance, Philips has faced a significant challenge, as the Charge have been outshot by the Fleet in every match, including a 37-22 shot count in Game 3. This underlines the team’s reliance on her skills in goal.
Previous Achievements
Philips previously earned the Ilana Kloss Playoff Most Valuable Player award last spring, even though the Charge fell to the Minnesota Frost in the finals. Additionally, she played a crucial role in helping the United States win gold at the Milano Cortina 2026 in February.
Upcoming Matches
- The Charge aim to advance to the finals with a win on Sunday.
- The other semifinal series features the Montreal Victoire facing the two-time defending champions, the Minnesota Frost, in a critical Game 5 on Monday in Laval.
With the Walter Cup Final within reach, the Ottawa Charge are focused and determined to capitalize on their momentum. Fans will be eager to see if they can seal the deal in Game 4.
