Montreal Victoire's Abby Roque (11) scores on Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) during overtime PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
By The Canadian Press

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

May 16, 2026 | 1:00 AM

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.

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

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