Ottawa Charge Triumphs Over New York Sirens
In a dominant display, the Ottawa Charge triumphed over the New York Sirens with a score of 5-1 during Saturday’s matchup at home. Leading the Charge in scoring prowess, Brianne Jenner contributed significantly with one goal and two assists, while Jocelyne Larocque added a goal and an assist to her name. Other goal scorers included Ronja Savolainen, Peyton Hemp, and Rebecca Leslie, rounding out an impressive offensive performance for Ottawa.
Game Highlights
With this victory, the Charge improved their record to 8 wins, 7 losses, and 1 overtime loss, securing a crucial five-point advantage over the Sirens and the Toronto Sceptres in the race for the last playoff position. Goalkeeper Gwyneth Phillips was instrumental for Ottawa, blocking 23 shots throughout the game.
The Sirens, on the other hand, have struggled on the road, having recorded no wins in their last eight away games, currently standing at 9 wins, 2 losses, 3 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss. Their lone goal tonight came from Paetyn Levis, who opened the scoring with a power play shot that found the net on the stick side of Phillips.
Turning Point
The game turned around for the Charge in the first period when, with just over a minute remaining, a play intended for Leslie deflected off her shoulder and into the net after a lengthy review confirmed it. The Charge took full control early in the second period, when Larocque scored her first goal of the season after a short-handed rush initiated by her defensive play.
Ottawa extended their lead thanks to Hemp’s effort from a clever play that involved Alexa Vasko, making it 3-1. The final two goals in the third period sealed their victory, with Savolainen’s low shot through traffic and Jenner’s follow-up on a rebound following a Larocque shot hitting the crossbar.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead to their upcoming games, the Charge will visit Boston on Wednesday, while the Sirens are set to face off against the Toronto Sceptres on Tuesday.
This match showcased the Charge’s potential as they gear up for the playoffs, highlighting both their offensive strength and defensive resilience.
