Late Heroics Shake the PWHL as Ottawa Stuns Seattle Before Olympic Break
Pressure moments reveal true contenders and in Ottawa, one player stepped into the spotlight and changed the night. With the game slipping away and time running out, Rebecca Leslie delivered when it mattered most, lifting the Ottawa Charge to a dramatic 4–2 win over the Seattle Torrent in the Professional Women’s Hockey League.
Seattle looked composed and in control for much of this game. They struck first and pushed the pace, forcing Ottawa to chase. When the Torrent regained the lead early in the third period, it felt like they had done enough to close it out. Their structure was tight. Their goaltending was solid. And for long stretches, Ottawa struggled to find clean looks.
But this is where the story turns.
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As the clock ticked down, Ottawa found another gear. The forecheck intensified. The puck movement sharpened. And with just over five minutes left, Leslie was exactly where elite scorers are supposed to be, parked in front, calm under pressure, finishing a quick pass to tie the game. The building came alive and so did the Charge bench.
Seattle barely had time to recover before the decisive blow landed. On a late power play, Leslie struck again, this time sealing the win with under a minute remaining. Two goals in crunch time. One to keep the Charge alive. One to break Seattle’s resistance. An insurance marker followed seconds later, putting the result beyond doubt.
This game mattered for more than just the points. It marked the final PWHL action before the Olympic break, with several players from both teams now shifting focus to international duty in Italy. Momentum matters heading into that pause and Ottawa takes confidence, belief and a signature comeback with them.
For Seattle, the loss stings. They competed hard and were seconds away from a statement win, but late-game execution remains a concern. In a league this tight, small lapses are costly and this was a painful reminder.
For Ottawa, the message is clear. They can win close games. They can respond under pressure. And they have a player who thrives when the moment is biggest. Leslie’s late surge also reinforces her place among the league’s most dangerous scorers and defenses across the PWHL are taking note.
As the league pauses and eyes turn to the Olympic stage, these moments linger. Confidence travels. Doubt does too. Stay with us as the PWHL resumes, the standings tighten and the race continues to define who truly belongs at the top.
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