Leslie scores on OT power play in the Charge's 2-1 win over the Victoire in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Rebecca Leslie scored on a power play 12 seconds into overtime to give the Ottawa Charge a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Victoire on Sunday night. Part of the PWHL's Takeover Tour, the game attracted a capacity crowd of 15,321 fans to Canada Life Centre. Leslie scored with Montreal’s Abby Roque serving a penalty for slashing late in the third period.
Gabbie Hughes opened the scoring for Ottawa at 5:37 of the second. Nicole Gosling tied it with 8:40 left in the period. Gwyneth Philips made 20 saves for Ottawa (5-7-1-9).
Ann-Renee Desbiens stopped 26 shots for Montreal (10-4-2-5). Up next Victoire: At Minnesota on Wednesday night. Charge: At Seattle on Sunday.
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