In a tightly contested OWHL U22 Elite matchup, the London Devilettes secured a dramatic 2-1 overtime victory over the Ottawa Senators. The game was a classic goaltenders' duel, with both Ella Gracey for London and Cameron Garcia for Ottawa turning in stellar performances. Ottawa struck first late in the opening period when Emerson MacDonald, assisted by Naomi Chambers, found the back of the net at the 19:25 mark. The Senators carried that lead into the second, but the Devilettes' pressure finally paid off midway through the frame. Emerson Moore, with helpers from Alexandria McDonald and Emma Boere, netted the equalizer at 9:44, setting the stage for a tense finish.
The third period was a defensive battle, with Ottawa firing 14 shots on Gracey, who stood tall to keep the game tied. The Senators' Charlotte Wheeler and the Devilettes' Leah Milligan exchanged minor penalties in the second, while London's Colbie Farr took a tripping call late in the third. The game required overtime, and a crucial penalty to Ottawa's Naomi Chambers for holding at 2:58 of the extra frame gave London a golden opportunity. On the ensuing power play, Grace Gow became the hero, converting a setup from Colbie Farr and Kennedy Brooks just 41 seconds into the man-advantage at 2:17 to seal the win.
While official goalie stats were not fully tracked, the shot totals tell the story of a hard-fought contest. London outshot Ottawa 28-24 through regulation, but the Senators held a commanding 14-3 edge in the third period as they pushed for a winner. In overtime, the Devilettes turned the tables with a 4-2 shot advantage, culminating in Gow's game-winning power-play marker. The victory was a testament to London's resilience and special teams execution, while Ottawa's Cameron Garcia was a standout in a losing effort, facing a barrage of 28 shots and keeping her team in the game until the very end.
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