Murphy Scores Twice, Desbiens Leads Victoire’s Victory Over Charge 3-1

Saturday afternoon, Maureen Murphy shone as she scored twice to lead Montréal’s Victoire to a 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Charge at Place Bell. The game attracted a full house of 10,172 spectators.

Murphy’s Stellar Performance

Murphy’s two goals came in the latter part of the first period. She opened the scoring at 12:52, capitalizing on a rebound from Hayley Scamurra’s shot to give the Victoire a 1-0 lead. She added a second goal just before the first intermission, taking a pass from Erin Ambrose and unleashing a powerful shot.

Desbiens’ Key Saves

Ann-Renée Desbiens continued her strong performance in net. Despite facing 24 shots, many from close range, she remained vigilant and made crucial saves. Desbiens, nicknamed the “Wall of Charlevoix,” helped keep her team ahead, allowing the Victoire to secure their second consecutive win against the Charge.

Game Summary

• Final Score: Victoire 3, Charge 1
• Goals:
  • Maureen Murphy: 2 goals
  • Abby Roque: 1 goal
  • Fanuza Kadirova: 1 goal for Charge
• Attendance: 10,172 spectators
• Goalies:
  • Ann-Renée Desbiens: 24 saves
  • Gwyneth Philips: 33 saves

Abby Roque secured the victory with a late-empty net goal at 38.1 seconds left in the game. The Charge’s only goal came from Kadirova in the second period, which briefly narrowed the score.

Looking Ahead

This match marked the second win in 11 days for the Victoire against the Charge. Their next game is scheduled for Wednesday evening, where they will face the Toronto Scions at Place Bell. This matchup is significant as it wraps up the first half of their season and precedes the Olympic break for Milan-Cortina.

After Wednesday’s game, the Victoire will travel to Newark, New Jersey, on February 26 to compete against the New York Sirens.