Boston Fleet beat the Charge 3-2 in a shootout to break PWHL lead tie

Alina Muller and Hannah Brandt scored in the shootout to give Boston the win.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:39am

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The Boston Fleet defeated the Ottawa Charge 3-2 in a shootout on Saturday to take sole possession of first place in the PWHL standings. Alina Muller and Hannah Brandt scored in the shootout for Boston, while Aerin Frankel made 23 saves in regulation. Rebecca Leslie scored twice for Ottawa in the loss.

Why it matters

The win is significant for the Boston Fleet, who are now two points ahead of the Montreal Victoire for the top spot in the PWHL. The game also comes on the heels of the U.S. Women's Ice Hockey gold medal win at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, with several Fleet players contributing to that victory.

The details

Muller and Abby Newhook scored in regulation for the Fleet, with Muller tying the game at 2-2 with a power play goal in the third period. Gwyneth Phillips made 21 saves for the Charge, who are in fifth place in the league standings. Rebecca Leslie scored both goals for Ottawa and is now tied for the league lead with 10 goals.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 1, 2026.
  • The Fleet will face the New York Sirens on Thursday, March 6, 2026 at 7 p.m.
  • The Charge will host the Seattle Torrent on Wednesday, March 5, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The players

Alina Muller

A forward for the Boston Fleet who scored in the shootout and regulation to help the team defeat the Ottawa Charge.

Hannah Brandt

A forward for the Boston Fleet who also scored in the shootout to give the team the win.

Aerin Frankel

The goaltender for the Boston Fleet who made 23 saves in regulation to preserve the win.

Rebecca Leslie

A forward for the Ottawa Charge who scored both of the team's goals in regulation.

Gwyneth Phillips

The goaltender for the Ottawa Charge who made 21 saves in the loss.

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