In a thrilling Game 3 of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Walter Cup final, the Ottawa Charge narrowly avoided elimination with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over the Montreal Victoire.

Rebecca Leslie scored her fourth playoff goal, netting the game-winner with just 56 seconds remaining in regulation, sending the playoff record crowd of 16,894 into a frenzy.

Montreal had opened the scoring earlier in the third period through Hayley Scamurra, but Ottawa responded when Peyton Hemp capitalized on a loose puck to tie the game.

Despite several power-play opportunities for both sides, goalies Gwyneth Philips of Ottawa and Ann-Renee Desbiens of Montreal delivered impressive performances, making 27 and 26 saves respectively.Montreal had led the series 2-1 heading into the game, after winning two previous overtime contests on home ice.Game 4 is scheduled to be played in Ottawa on Wednesday, keeping the championship race wide open.

The match highlighted the high skill, determination, and competitiveness of both teams, with key moments from Leslie, Hemp, and strong goaltending shaping the outcome.