The Montreal Victoire and Ottawa Charge play the PWHL Walter Cup final as a best-of-five series between two Canadian teams. Coverage leading into Game 4 focuses on the teams’ strategic goals, with Ottawa needing to overcome Montreal’s momentum and a Montreal win in the next game set to bring the cup home. Earlier games shape the outcome: Montreal takes the first game after notable scoring moments, then wins Game 2 in overtime at Place Bell in Laval, Que., pushing the series to Montreal leading 2-0. Ottawa then suffers a second straight overtime loss, leaving the Charge with one game left to avoid elimination and forcing Game 3 in Ottawa. With the series on the brink, Montreal closes it out in Game 4, winning 4-0. Ann-Renée Desbiens records a shutout as the Victoire secure a 3-1 series win and become the first Canadian champions for the Walter Cup.