Montreal Victoire host Ottawa Charge in Game 2 of Walter Cup final

LAVAL — The Montreal Victoire can grab a commanding lead in the Walter Cup final when they host the Ottawa Charge tonight.

Montreal has a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series for the Professional Women’s Hockey League Championship.

Abby Roque put away the overtime winner as the Victoire beat Ottawa 3-2 on Thursday in Game 1.

Roque’s heroics were only possible after Nicole Gosling tied the game 2-2 with 2.1 seconds remaining in regulation.

The Minnesota Frost won the first two Walter Cups.

Montreal finished atop the regular-season standings, with the Charge placing fourth in the eight-team league.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2026.

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