Shiann Darkangelo’s wrist shot from the top of the right faceoff circle at 9:17 of the third period stood as the winner as the Charge grabbed command of its best-of-five opening round series with a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Victoire at Place Bell in Laval.

Ottawa is victorious in the first PWHL playoff game in their franchise's history as they defeat Montreal 3-2 in the opener of their semifinal series.