Ottawa Charge Fall to Boston Fleet in Shootout, Dropping to Second in PWHL
It was a tight, tense game — the kind of PWHL hockey that's been making fans in Ottawa very, very excited about the league's future. But when it came down to the shootout on Saturday night, it was Boston Fleet's Hannah Brandt who had the decisive move, lifting her team to a 3-2 win and sole possession of first place in the PWHL standings.
The Game
The Ottawa Charge and Boston Fleet have developed a genuine rivalry in the PWHL's short history, and Saturday's contest lived up to the billing. Both teams pushed hard in regulation, exchanging leads before settling into a 2-2 tie. Overtime resolved nothing, sending it to the shootout — where Brandt's goal gave Boston the edge.
The result pushes the Fleet to the top of the PWHL standings, while Ottawa drops to second. For Charge fans, it's a frustrating result but not a discouraging one — the team is right in the mix with games remaining.
Why This Matters for Ottawa Hockey Fans
The Ottawa Charge have been one of the PWHL's great success stories. The league, which launched in 2024, has found a passionate home in Ottawa — a city that knows its hockey and has embraced women's professional hockey with genuine enthusiasm.
Home games at TD Place have been energetic, well-attended affairs. The Charge have a roster full of skilled players and a fanbase that shows up. Losing to Boston stings, but the bigger picture is that Ottawa has a legitimate professional hockey team competing at the top of the table.
What's Next
The Charge will look to bounce back in their upcoming schedule and reclaim first place before the playoff push. Keep an eye on the standings — this race isn't over.
Source: CBC Sports
