Darkangelo leads Victoire to 2-1 win over Charge

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Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) celebrates with teammates Nicole Gosling (61) and Shiann Darkangelo (27) after defeating the Ottawa Charge in a PWHL hockey game in Laval, Que., Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ottawa Charge's Alexa Vasko (10) is checked by Montreal Victoire's Lina Ljungblom (25) during first period PWHL hockey action in Laval, Que., Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP) — Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) celebrates with teammates Nicole Gosling (61) and Shiann Darkangelo (27) after defeating the Ottawa Charge in a PWHL hockey game in Laval, Que., Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

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8:33 PM on Tuesday, January 13

The Associated Press

LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Shiann Darkangelo had a goal and an assist as the Montreal Victoire beat the Ottawa Charge 2-1 at Place Bell on Tuesday night.

Darkangelo, who had her first multipoint game for Montreal, was a member of the Charge last season. Jessica Digirolamo also scored for the Victoire, who won their third straight. Ann-Renee Desbiens made 17 saves.

Ronja Savolainen scored for the Charge, who saw their franchise-record six-game winning streak snapped. Gwyneth Philips was outstanding in goal, making 29 saves. Philips leads the PWHL in saves this season.

Darkangelo scored a power-play goal 3:58 into the game, batting home a ricochet off the back boards from a Maggie Flaherty shot. It was Darkangelo’s second goal of the season.

DiGirolamo doubled the Montreal lead later in the first with a diving effort right in front of Philips to put the loose puck in the net. It was her first goal since signing as a free agent this summer.

Ottawa got one back on the power play when Savolainen scored on a rebound with only 2.9 seconds left in the opening frame.

The Victoire played the game without top-line forward Abby Roque, who was serving a one-game suspension for a match penalty in the team’s previous game.

Montreal has yet to lose a game at home this season, moving to 3-1-0-0 at Place Bell. They have the best home record in the PWHL.

Up next

Charge: Visit the New York Sirens on Jan. 20.

Victoire: Visit the New York Sirens on Sunday.

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