Ottawa Charge Wins in Overtime. Next Game Decides Playoff Spot.
Introduction
The Ottawa Charge beat the Boston Fleet 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday. Now they need one more point to get the last playoff spot. On Saturday, they play the Toronto Sceptres. That game will decide who goes to the playoffs.
Main Body
Boston scored first in the second period. Abby Newhook scored after a shot from Jessie Eldridge. Ottawa's Rebecca Leslie tied the game with 11 minutes left. In overtime, Brianne Jenner scored from near the blue line. She got a pass from Ronja Savolainen. Ottawa won with 1 minute and 14 seconds left. Jenner has scored in three games in a row. Goalie Gwyneth Philips let in only one goal. She is good at stopping pucks. Ottawa has won three games in a row. They have 41 points. Boston has 58 points. Boston is two points behind the first-place team. Ottawa had four chances with more players on the ice, but they did not score. The coach said they need to improve that. The next game is very important. Ottawa's best players are playing well. Toronto must win in regular time on Saturday to pass Ottawa. If Ottawa gets any point, they go to the playoffs. The last game is in Ottawa on Saturday afternoon.
Conclusion
The Ottawa Charge's playoff chance will be decided in their last game. If they get one point (win or lose in overtime), they go to the playoffs for the second year in a row.