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Marie-Philip Poulin's no-look pass set up the overtime winner in Game 2, showcasing her clutch skill and leadership as the Montreal Victoire lead the Walter Cup final 2-0.
In a tightly contested Walter Cup Finals opener, the Montréal Victoire rallied past the Ottawa Charge, with Abby Roque scoring the decisive goal in overtime. The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) now looks ahead to Game 2 in Montreal.
Montreal’s Laura Stacey returned from injury to help secure a 2‑1 overtime victory over Ottawa, with Abby Roque delivering the decisive goal.
The Professional Women's Hockey League is set to crown its first all‑Canadian Walter Cup champion, with both teams highlighting preparation, unity, and the weight of expectation ahead of Game 1.
The Montreal Victoire overcame the Minnesota Frost in a five‑game semifinal that featured hat tricks, ejections, triple‑overtime drama and a sudden illness postponement, securing their first ever finals appearance against the Ottawa Charge.
The Minnesota Frost saw their Walter Cup title defense close with a 2‑1 loss to the Montréal Victoire in Game 5, a match delayed by illness concerns but still delivering dramatic moments.
Despite a 24‑hour postponement, Montreal’s Victoire edged Minnesota 2‑1, with Desbiens making 25 saves and Poulin delivering the decisive goal.
A postponed playoff game between the Minnesota Frost and Montreal Victoire has raised health concerns, but officials say the symptoms are not linked to hantavirus. The league is working with medical personnel to determine a safe reschedule, a move that could reshape the championship timeline.
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced the postponement of Game 5 of the semifinal series between Minnesota and Montreal due to player safety concerns, clearing the way for a Walter Cup Final showdown.