Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 2 p.m. ET | TD Place
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Daniella Ponticelli (Play-by-Play), Becky Kellar (Analyst), Signa Butler (Reporter);
Andi Petrillo (CBC Studio Host), Hailey Salvian (CBC Studio Analyst), Saroya Tinker (CBC Studio Analyst)
NEW YORK SIRENS
9-2-3-13 | 34 PTS | 5TH PLACE (TIED)
Top Scorer: Sarah Fillier – 26 GP, 9-12-21 PTS
Last Game: 3-2 W vs. TOR on Apr. 15
OTTAWA CHARGE
7-7-1-12 | 36 PTS | 4TH PLACE
Top Scorer: Rebecca Leslie – 27 GP, 12-9-21 PTS
Last Game: 2-0 W at TOR on Apr. 11
2025-26 SEASON SERIES: NEW YORK LEADS 7-2 IN POINTS (OTTAWA LEADS 20-19 IN POINTS ALL-TIME)
Nov. 22 at OTT: 4-0 NY | Jan. 20 at NY: 4-3 OTT (OT) | Mar. 8 at NY: 6-2 NY | Apr. 18 at OTT
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
The Sirens are 2-0-1-0 against the Charge this season, with both of their wins coming by four goals. New York has just one other four-goal (or larger) win this season, a 5-1 win over Vancouver in November. Ottawa has two other such losses, both against Minnesota. New York has lost seven straight road games since winning in Washington D.C. exactly three months ago (Jan. 18) and have just two wins all season in opposing PWHL markets, including one at TD Place on Nov. 22.
New York beat Toronto, 3-2, at home on Wednesday, its first regulation win since a 6-2 win over Ottawa on Mar. 8, going 0-2-0-5 in the seven games between. That was the longest stretch without a regulation win for the Sirens this season. Each of their last three wins have come when trailing after two periods, second-most this season to Ottawa’s four wins in such games.
The Sirens scored all three of their goals on Wednesday in the third period and now have a league-leading 28 goals in the final frame this season. That matches their total from last season, when they finished second to Boston (31) in that category. Ottawa has surrendered 28 third-period goals, second-most.
Casey O’Brien had a goal and an assist in Wednesday’s win over Toronto. She now has multiple points in three of her last seven games (2-7—9 in those seven games) after having just one multi-point game in her first 18 games this season (hat trick against Seattle on December 28). The top scoring rookie had two assists when the teams last met on Mar. 8 and is tied for the team lead in points with Sarah Fillier who has five points (2G, 3A) in the season series.
Kayle Osborne from nearby Westport has won all three of her career starts at TD Place, including two of her four career shutouts. She stopped all 28 shots faced here on Nov. 22.
Maddi Wheeler from nearby Erinsville has recorded four of her 10 rookie points against the Charge (1G, 3A), including a three-assist effort in her PWHL debut before family and friends.
A group of Sirens players visited patients at the Newark Beth Israel children’s unit after the team’s last home game of the season. Others took the opportunity to enjoy Manhattan, visiting museums and various coffee shops as they’ve grown accustomed to exploring NYC and making it their home.
Ottawa and New York are two of the four teams competing for the fourth and final playoff spot with three games remaining. A win in regulation by the Charge over the Sirens would require Vancouver to beat Seattle in regulation later this afternoon in order for the Goldeneyes to remain in playoff contention.
The Charge beat the Sceptres, 2-0, on the road last Saturday, snapping a three-game losing streak (0-0-0-3) and picking up their second shutout of the season (also Mar. 29 at Seattle). Ottawa and the Torrent are the only teams without a home shutout this season. The Charge have lost consecutive games in the nation’s capital for the first time this season.
Brianne Jenner set a new career high with her 10th goal of the season last Saturday. She’s one of five players with at least 10 goals and 10 assists this season, and the only one not on the Frost. The captain has two goals and an assist in the season series but has gone three games without a point in Ottawa.
Rebecca Leslie is tied for third in PWHL goals despite going a season-high five games without. She has fired 22 shots on goal in those five games, most on the team, but had just one shot for the third game this season last week against Toronto. The Ottawa native has assists in consecutive games for the first time this season and leads Charge players in scoring against the Sirens with four points (1G, 3A). Her next point will tie the team’s single season record (Tereza Vanišová, 22 in 2024-25).
Gwyneth Philips has started a record 15 consecutive games, surpassing Osborne’s stretch of 13 straight games to open the season. Both sophomore goaltenders have made a record 25 appearances in 2025-26. Philips has posted two shutouts in her last five games, including a record 42-save shutout performance last Saturday and is two saves away from 700. She has tied Corinne Schroeder (New York, 2024-25) with 16 games with 25 or more saves, most in PWHL history.
Ottawa averages the most shots against (30.89), while New York averages the second-most shots on goal (29.63).
The Charge welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finnish President Alexander Stubb to take part in practice Tuesday. Carney’s Charge name plate was later displayed on the back of his chair on Parliament Hill.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“This is exactly the kind of hockey you want to be part of. You can feel how tight the race is, especially against a team like Ottawa. Our group is really hungry for a playoff spot, and we know the game we need to play to give ourselves the best chance. It’s just about going out and doing it together.” – Sirens rookie forward Casey O’Brien
“At this point in the season, you're not going to reinvent the wheel. We already know what we have to do. We have been doing it all year long, showing glimpses here and there. We just have to commit to doing it for a full 60 minutes for these next three games and really show we're going to be in the playoffs and show the fans what we're made of.” - Charge forward Gabbie Hughes
SATURDAY’S GAME: The playoff stakes are high as Ottawa welcomes New York to TD Place for the fourth and final meeting of the regular season. It’s the Charge’s Pride Celebration Unity Game presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics, designed to celebrate Pride as a moment of visibility, belonging, and community, while recognizing the contributions of 2SLGBTQ+ athletes, leaders, and organizations across the Ottawa region. Developed in collaboration with local community partners, the game centers authenticity, inclusion, and representation, creating space for celebration, connection, and recognition throughout the PWHL game experience. Programming throughout the day highlights the role of 2SLGBTQ+ communities across all levels of sport and society—from grassroots and recreational leagues to advocacy organizations and support networks—reinforcing the importance of visibility, access, and belonging both on and off the ice. Some of the feature programming integrated throughout the full game experience includes:
- Live ceremonial moments highlighting 2SLGBTQ+ voices and community representation
- Community organization presence and engagement on the concourse
- In-game recognition and storytelling celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ impact in sport and society
- Celebration of local 2SLGBTQ+ sport and recreation organizations across Ottawa
Jaime Sadgrove, a local queer community member, and proud member of Tone Cluster, Ottawa’s largest 2SLBGTQ+ chorus, will perform the national anthems. Their performance will open the game with a meaningful and celebratory moment, helping to set the tone for a night centered on visibility, belonging, and Pride.
Kassie Boone, one of only two female motocross racers competing on the Canadian national circuit, will take part in the ceremonial puck drop. Her presence highlights the importance of representation and the continued advancement of women across sport, celebrating athletes who are breaking barriers and expanding what is possible within traditionally male-dominated spaces.
Community organizations on the concourse include Sport-A-Rainbow behind section 14, Alphabet Sports Collective behind section 20, Ottawa Pride Hockey behind section 21 and the Ottawa Senior Pride Network beside the Barbershops. Ottawa Wolves Rugby will also be behind section 21, and the popular Canadian Tire poster station will be behind section 25. Fans can also find the popular Charge light up letters and face painting near the Gate 2 store.
The Charge are approaching 100,00 fans for the first time in team history across its 13 home games. After 11 home games, including one at Canadian Tire Centre, 88,789 fans have attended Charge games in Ottawa. A full house is expected today to bring attendance on the threshold of the milestone heading into next Saturday’s finale. The team’s Season Three average attendance is a record 8,072 fans per game.