In a tightly contested Ottawa derby, the Ottawa Senators U22 Elite squad emerged victorious with a 3-2 win over the Ottawa 67s. The game was a tale of two goaltending performances and a crucial third-period power play. The 67s' Livia Debnarova, wearing number 1, was under siege for much of the night, facing a staggering 47 shots and turning away 44 of them to keep her team in the fight. At the other end, the Senators' Cameron Garcia, number 41, was credited with the win, though detailed stats were not tracked for her performance.
The game opened with a physical edge, as both teams took minor penalties in the first period. The 67s broke the deadlock in the second period when Norah Nyaba, number 76, found the back of the net at even strength. However, the Senators responded with a furious late-period rally. With just 51 seconds left in the middle frame, Keara Kiley (number 23) capitalized on the power play, assisted by Chloë Martineau. Then, a mere 33 seconds later, Emerson MacDonald (number 5) scored at even strength, with Naomi Chambers (number 14) picking up the helper, to give the Senators a 2-1 lead heading into the third.
The 67s showed resilience in the final period. Jane Synott, number 91, tied the game at 2-2 with an even-strength marker midway through the third, setting up a dramatic finish. Discipline proved costly for the 67s, however, as a holding penalty late in the game gave the Senators a critical power play. With just 32 seconds remaining on the clock, Lexie Hatoum, number 92, delivered the game-winner on the man advantage. Assists went to Naomi Chambers and Avery Wojtyk (number 22), sealing a hard-fought road victory for the Senators in a game defined by a relentless offensive push and a clutch special teams moment.
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