The Ottawa Charge clinched a historic fifth consecutive victory by defeating the Vancouver Goldeneyes 4-2 in a thrilling match on Friday night. Anna Meixner, Ronja Savolainen, Brianne Jenner, and Rebecca Leslie all found the back of the net for the Charge, with Gwyneth Philips making 23 crucial saves for Ottawa. Meanwhile, Sophie Jaques and Michelle Karvinen scored for Vancouver, with Kristen Campbell stopping 23 shots.
Savolainen opened the scoring for the Charge at 10:12 of the first period, capitalizing on a rebound from Peyton Hemp’s shot. Meixner extended Ottawa’s lead to 2-0 at 5:07 of the third period with a well-placed shot past Campbell. Jaques got the Goldeneyes on the scoreboard at 11:13, showcasing skillful play by maneuvering past Hemp to beat Brooke’s Hobson.
Jenner’s empty-net goal at 18:35 turned out to be the game-winner, despite Karvinen scoring for Vancouver just 23 seconds later. Leslie sealed the victory with another empty-net goal in the final seconds of the game. The Goldeneyes have struggled on the road this season, securing only one win in five away games.
Looking ahead, the Charge will face the Boston Fleet in Halifax on Sunday, while the Goldeneyes are set to play against the Victoire in Montreal on the same day. The matchup promises to be an exciting clash between two formidable teams in the league.