Summary:
- Montréal Victoire defeated Ottawa Charge in overtime, taking Game 1 of the PWHL final
- Fans at Place Bell called it an historic night
- The game had late tying goals, a last-second equalizer, and overtime action
For Montréal Victoire supporters, Thursday night’s opening game of the 2026 PWHL Walter Cup final was more than they could have asked for.
At Place Bell in Laval, fans watched as their team edged the Ottawa Charge in an adrenaline-pumping overtime finish, taking Game 1 of the best-of-five series.
Kori Cheverie’s side set the tone for what many fans and seasoned bettors alike believe will be a tightly contested championship.
Overwhelming Moment for Peterson
For season ticket holder Cullen Petersen, who has followed the team since its first game, the moment felt bigger than just hockey.
He described the feeling of seeing Montréal Victoire reach the final as something close to overwhelming, saying it was difficult to put into words. Looking ahead, he added that regardless of the outcome, the championship trophy would end up in Canada.
With a grin, he joked about Ottawa’s trip back to Montreal, saying he hoped they would manage the drive just fine after the result.
Across the arena, fans shared the emotions, describing them as exciting, confusing, and almost unreal.
The game itself also matched the wild energy in the stands. Ottawa was first to strike in the second period, and Montréal responded late in the game
Abby Roque managed to tie it midway through the third, but the tension grew even more once Ottawa pulled back its advantage with just minutes left.
With the clock nearly expired, Nicole Gosling delivered a dramatic equalizer with only seconds remaining, sending the crowd into celebration and forcing overtime.
CE N'EST PAS FINI TANT QUE CE N'EST PAS FINI !!!!
WE AREN'T DONE !!!! pic.twitter.com/cbvXGYrQXd
— xz – Victoire de Montréal (@PWHL_Montreal) May 15, 2026
In the extra period, Roque struck again, scoring her second of the night just over two minutes in to secure the win for Montreal.
SON PREMIER BUT DES SÉRIES N’ÉTAIT PAS SUFFISANT, ELLE NOUS DONNE LA VICTOIRE EN PROLONGATION
HER FIRST PLAYOFF GOAL WASN’T ENOUGH, SO SHE SEALS THE WIN IN OVERTIME pic.twitter.com/A27t4jdZNi
— xz – Victoire de Montréal (@PWHL_Montreal) May 15, 2026
Even with a smaller crowd than some regular season games, the energy inside Place Bell never dipped, as supporters left believing they had witnessed the beginning of something special.
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