Ottawa Charge's 2-0 Win Secures PWHL Playoff Spot

Ottawa Charge secured a crucial 2-0 victory over the Seattle Torrent on Sunday, moving into position for the Professional Women's Hockey League's fourth and final playoff spot despite the return of Seattle's captain Hilary Knight from injury.

The win, played in Seattle, improved Ottawa's record to 6-7-1-9 and placed the Charge two points ahead of the Toronto Sceptres, with a game in hand and seven matches remaining in the regular season. Goaltender Gwyneth Philips earned her first shutout of the season, stopping all 25 shots she faced. For Seattle, Corinne Schroeder made 27 saves in the losing effort, including a key stop on a penalty shot by Ottawa forward Brianne Jenner with 13:58 left in the third period.

Sarah Wozniewicz opened the scoring at the 9:09 mark of the first period, capitalizing on a deflection. A shot from Kathryn Reilly struck the skate of a Seattle defender in front of the net, and Wozniewicz knocked the loose puck in to give Ottawa the early lead. Rookie Peyton Hemp extended the advantage to 2-0 with 1:23 remaining in the second period, notching her first career goal. Hemp, who entered the game with six assists over her first 22 appearances, provided a spark...