The top line for Ottawa was able to get Montreal on its heels, thanks to persistent pressure in the offensive zone. Gabbie Hughes fired a shot from a bad angle that Victoire goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens stopped, but the rebound landed right on the stick of rookie Mannon McMahon, who banged in her first playoff goal, sending the team to victory.

Gwyneth Philips made 19 saves and the Ottawa Charge advanced to the PWHL championship series, beating the Montreal Victoire 2-1 on Friday night in Game 4.