Breaking News: Dubois’ Quadruple Overtime Goal Secures Montréal Victoire’s Historic Playoff Win Against Ottawa Charge in Lengthiest PWHL Game Ever
Overtime Drama: Dubois’ Record-Breaking Goal Propels Victoire Over Charge in Marathon Match
Quadruple Overtime Thriller Ends in Dubois’ Heroics
LAVAL, QC – Catherine Dubois etched her name into PWHL history with a record-breaking quadruple-overtime goal, catapulting the Montréal Victoire to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Charge. In a game that stretched over five hours, Dubois’ heroics secured the Victoire’s first-ever playoff win and evened the semifinal series at one game apiece.
Goaltending Showcase: Desbiens and Philips Shine
Ann-Renée Desbiens was nothing short of sensational in the Montréal net, setting a new PWHL record with 63 saves on 65 shots. Gwyneth Philips was equally impressive for Ottawa, turning aside 53 of 56 shots to register the third-most saves in league history by a rookie.
Did you know? The previous record for saves in a PWHL playoff game was 56, set by Boston’s Aerin Frankel in last year’s triple-overtime game.
A Game of Inches:Records Galore in Overtime
The marathon match saw both teams trading chances and exchanging sustained pressure throughout the extra frames. Montréal fired 33 shots on goal in overtime, while Ottawa recorded 32. It wasn’t until Dubois’ winner deep into the fourth overtime that the deadlock was finally broken.
Tereza Vanišová extended her point streak to three games (3A) with her second assist of the postseason, while Emily Clark tallied her second helper of the series to keep her point streak alive at three games.
Victoire: Clinching a Winning Mindset
Victoire head coach Kori Cheverie reflected on her team’s grit and determination, “I think that the group showed the grit that was needed to win a playoff game–– the amount of blocked shots, the amount of puck tracking. I’d like to think that the momentum is in our corner, but, we’ll have to wait and see and be able to put another game together for 60-plus minutes.”
Charge: Refusing to Fold
Ottawa head coach Carla MacLeod praised her team’s resilience, “How fun is that? Welcome to playoff hockey in the PWHL! I was saying on the bench that we grew up watching this as youngsters and now we get to do it. It’s just a friendly reminder of what this league has provided us and what this opportunity means. That was a heck of a hockey game. So certainly, I enjoyed it.”
Looking Ahead: PWHL’s Potential for More Marathon Matches
The PWHL’s longest game to date has sparked conversation about the league’s growing competitiveness and potential for more tenue affairs in the future. With parity increasing across the league, fans can expect nail-biting finishes and unexpected heroics in the months to come.
Pro tip: Keep an eye on emerging stars like Catherine Dubois and Gwyneth Philips, who have the potential to redefine goaltending excellence in the PWHL.
FAQs
Q: What is the longest game in PWHL history? A: The game between Montréal Victoire and Ottawa Charge on May 11, 2025, lasting 135:33 (five hours), is the longest game in PWHL history.
Q: Who holds the record for most saves in a PWHL playoff game? A: Ann-Renée Desbiens set the record with 63 saves in the quadruple-overtime game against Ottawa Charge on May 11, 2025.
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