The Ottawa Senators and London Devilettes delivered a tense, penalty-filled affair that saw the home team rally for a hard-fought 3-2 victory. The game's tone was set early, with London striking first as Alexandria McDonald found the back of the net midway through the opening period. The Senators, however, dominated the shot clock from the outset, firing 16 shots in the first frame but being repeatedly denied by London's Ella Gracey. The physical play escalated, leading to a parade to the penalty box for both sides, with the first period alone featuring five minor penalties.
Ottawa finally solved Gracey in the final minute of the second period, as Naomi Chambers scored to tie the game and swing momentum. The Senators carried that energy into the third, where they seized control. Just over two minutes into the final period, Chloë Martineau gave Ottawa their first lead, and less than two minutes later, Ella Fridgen capitalized on a power play to extend the advantage to 3-1. The power play was set up by a head contact penalty to London's Alexandria McDonald, a costly infraction for the earlier goal-scorer. The Devilettes showed resilience, with Katherine Cameron scoring late to make it a one-goal game, but Ottawa's defense and goaltender Cameron Garcia held firm in the final minutes to secure the win.
While Garcia's specific stats weren't tracked, the Senators' defensive effort was evident in limiting London to just 23 total shots. In contrast, Ella Gracey was a standout for London, making 27 saves under constant pressure to keep her team in contention. The game was ultimately decided by Ottawa's ability to convert their offensive zone time and a critical power-play goal, overcoming a disciplined and gritty effort from the visiting Devilettes.
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