Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 7 p.m. ET | TD Place
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Daniella Ponticelli (Play-by-Play), Cheryl Pounder (Analyst), Kelly Greig (Reporter)
SEATTLE TORRENT
4-1-2-8 | 16 PTS | 8TH PLACE
Top Scorer: Julia Gosling – 15 GP, 6-7-13 PTS
Last Game: 5-2 L vs. TOR on Feb. 27
OTTAWA CHARGE
4-5-1-7 | 23 PTS | 6TH PLACE
Top Scorer: Rebecca Leslie – 17 GP, 10-6-16 PTS
Last Game: 3-2 SOL vs. BOS on Feb. 28
2025-26 SEASON SERIES: TIED 3-3 IN POINTS
Dec. 17 at SEA: 4-1 SEA | Jan. 28 at OTT: 4-2 OTT | Mar. 4 at OTT | Mar. 29 at SEA | Apr. 8 at OTT
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
The home team has won the first two meetings between these teams this season. The Torrent and Charge are the only remaining PWHL teams without a road win in regulation this season.
The Torrent have lost three straight, including a 5-2 loss to the Sceptres in the first game back from the break. They are one game shy of the longest streak of regulation losses in the PWHL this season, set by the Charge and Sirens in December.
Jessie Eldridge owns a four-game point streak, the second longest of her career behind a five-game stretch in January 2024. It is tied for the longest streak by a Torrent player with Julia Gosling’s four-game streak in January. She has seven points during the streak, including a goal and an assist in Ottawa on Jan. 28, after four total points in her first 11 games.
Eldridge is one point shy of 50 for her career (21G, 28A) and would become the ninth PWHL player to reach the milestone this season, and third member of the Torrent, joining Alex Carpenter and Hilary Knight, the most among PWHL teams.
Both of Seattle’s goals in Friday’s loss were scored by former Charge players in Natalie Snodgrass and Aneta Tejralová, who each tallied their first goals of the season. Former Charge forward Danielle Serdachny has points in consecutive games, including one assist at TD Place on Jan. 28, for the second time in her career.
Carpenter tied a career-high with three points in Seattle’s Dec. 17 victory over the Charge. Her two goals and one assist in that game was the first and only such performance by a Torrent player this season.
Seattle has conceded a league-high 23 goals in the third period this season, followed by Ottawa’s 17 third period goals allowed. The Charge lead the league with 19 third period goals.
The Torrent have only led three games this season after two periods, tied with the Goldeneyes for fewest in the PWHL, and two of those games were against the Charge. Ottawa has trailed 11 of their 17 games after two periods, most in the PWHL, including Saturday’s game against Boston. The Charge lead the league with four wins when trailing after 40 minutes, including the Jan. 28 game against the Torrent.
The Charge earned a point with a shootout loss against the Fleet, 3-2, in their first game back from the Olympic break. Ottawa owns a seven-game point streak against American teams (2-4-1-0), their best streak against stateside teams in their history (besting a six-game run in 2024).
Ottawa leads the league with six games played beyond regulation this season, totaling 21:48 of extra ice time, which is second behind Boston’s 25:00 minutes in five games. The six OT/SO games for the Charge matches their 2024-25 total, and they are the only PWHL team with more OT/SO wins (5) than wins in regulation (4).
Rebecca Leslie has three multi-goal games this season, tied for most in the PWHL with Kristýna Kaltounková. The only PWHL players with more multi-goal games in a season all-time are Natalie Spooner (six in 2024) and Marie-Philip Poulin (five last season). She is the third player in Charge history to reach the 10-goal plateau in a season (Tereza Vanišová, 15 in 2024-25 and Daryl Watts, 10 in 2024).
Leslie has produced consecutive multi-goal games with all four tallies scored in the third period. She leads all PWHL players with seven goals in the final frame, with four goals being the next highest single period total leaguewide.
Brianne Jenner is tied for the PWHL lead with 10 points at home this season (in eight games). The Charge captain’s rate of 1.25 points per home game is second in the league behind the Frost’s Taylor Heise (1.29). Jenner and Leslie have connected on nine different goals this season, most in the PWHL.
Emily Clark has three points in her last two games, including her first multi-point performance of the season (1G, 1A) when the Charge beat the Torrent on Jan. 28. Ottawa’s alternate captain is nearing two career milestones, as she is just one away from 25 career assists and 40 career points.
Rory Guilday has points in both of Ottawa’s meetings with Seattle this season (2A). She holds the team scoring lead among rookies with eight points (1G, 7A) and is tied with Boston’s Haley Winn for second place in scoring among rookie defenders. Charge forward Gabbie Hughes set the team record for most points as a rookie during the inaugural season with 12 (9G, 3A) in 24 games.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“We’re still looking for greater consistency in our identity. There were strong moments in our last game where we looked connected, detailed, and hard to play against, but we need to sustain that level for much longer stretches. Against a team like Ottawa, the difference comes down to the small details — managing the puck, winning our battles, and executing with purpose. We know what we’re capable of. Now it’s about committing to it shift after shift.” – Torrent Head Coach Steve O’Rourke
“Seattle is highly skilled. They've got quite a roster, and we know they've got a couple of injuries at this point, but that doesn't diminish who they are and what they can do. They've got an offensive component. You look at Alex Carpenter and Danielle Serdachny and you know that you have to be aware of them when they're on the ice. Again, in this league, it doesn't matter who your opponent is. You have to be at your best in order to earn the opportunity to win a hockey game.” – Charge Head Coach Carla MacLeod
WEDNESDAY’S GAME: Ottawa welcomes Seattle to Canada’s capital city for the second of three regular season meetings at TD Place. The next time the Charge play at TD Place will be against the Torrent on Apr. 8 with the team playing Takeover Tour home games in Winnipeg (Mar. 22), Calgary (Apr. 1) and a home game at Canadian Tire Centre (Apr. 3) in between. Fans arriving to TD Place after skating the Rideau Canal can use the free skate-check at guest services behind Sections 18-19.
Tonight is Ottawa’s Indigenous Peoples Celebration Unity Game, designed to honour Indigenous Peoples, cultures, and histories, and to recognize the ongoing contributions of Indigenous artists, leaders, athletes, and community-builders within hockey and across sport. Through ceremony, art, education, and in-arena recognition, the game creates space for reflection, learning, and meaningful engagement with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Programming throughout the night is developed with care and respect, centering Indigenous voices and traditions within the game-day experience.
Arrival Welcome: As fans arrive at TD Place, members of the Anishinabek Police Service will station Indigenous imagery-wrapped service vehicles at arena gates, with Anishinabek officers welcoming guests into the venue. This visible presence honours Indigenous leadership and community partnership, setting the tone for a night centered on respect, recognition, and connection.
Ceremonial Puck Drop: The ceremonial puck drop will feature Ellie Penasse, a member of Nipissing First Nation, whose story reflects resilience and progress within the sport of hockey. As a young athlete, Ellie pretended to be a boy in order to compete in the Little NHL (Native Hockey League) tournament before Indigenous girls were permitted to participate. Her participation recognizes the barriers Indigenous girls have faced in the game and celebrates the continued advancement of equity and opportunity within hockey.
National Anthem Performance: Chantal Larocque will perform a special trilingual rendition of the Canadian national anthem in Anishinaabemowin, French, and English, accompanied by traditional drummers. This performance centers Indigenous language and cultural expression within the game-night experience, reinforcing the importance of visibility, respect, and cultural continuity.
Featured Artist: The Ottawa Charge commissioned Emily Kewageshig, an Anishinaabe artist from Saugeen First Nation, to create this year’s Indigenous Peoples Celebration Unity Game art piece. Emily is known for her vibrant woodland-style paintings that center themes of identity, land, community, and cultural continuity. Through bold colour, symbolism, and storytelling, her work reflects Anishinaabe teachings and lived experience while contributing to the ongoing evolution of contemporary Indigenous art. This one-of-one original painting was created specifically for the Ottawa Charge Indigenous Peoples Celebration Unity Game. The piece reflects cultural resilience, visibility, and the deep connection between Indigenous communities and sport. The artwork will be prominently displayed on the concourse throughout the game and auctioned online through The Realest. Auction proceeds will benefit Hockey Indigenous, supporting Indigenous participation in hockey through advocacy, storytelling, and community engagement initiatives across Canada.
Concourse Activation: Elsewhere throughout the concourse, fans will experience a curated Indigenous community presence that highlights art, sport, and cultural engagement. The Ottawa Black Bears (NLL) will host an interactive activation promoting the sport of lacrosse and educating fans about its deep Indigenous roots and cultural significance. Community organizations including Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) and the Odawa Native Friendship Centre will also be present, creating opportunities for fans to engage directly with Indigenous-led organizations serving the Ottawa region. Additional activations may include participation from Hockey Indigenous (HI) and a pre-game beading workshop in partnership with Beandigen.
In-Game Recognition & Storytelling: Recap video and photography from a March 1 educational workshop with Charge players led by Samantha Phillips, a proud member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, educator, and advocate for Indigenous representation, alongside Olivia Cook, a proud member of the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne, Cornell University player and alumna, and Head Coach of the Women’s Ice Hockey Team at SUNY Potsdam. The session focused on Indigenous history, lived experiences, and reconciliation in sport, reinforcing the Charge’s commitment to ongoing education and relationship-building beyond game day.