Ottawa secures extra point after overtime.
On Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, the Boston Fleet fell to the Ottawa Charge 2-1 in a shootout after a tight and dominant overtime. The game was sold out in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as a part of the Takeover Tour.
Boston opened the scoring early in the first period. At 3:01, Susanna Tapani scored her fourth goal of the season, assisted by Hadley Hartmetz and Theresa Schafzahl, giving the Fleet a 1-0 lead. The rest of the period featured strong defensive play, with Boston outshooting Ottawa 9-7.
The second period remained 1-0 as both teams tightened defensively. Boston continued to generate offense, recording nine shots on goal, but was unable to extend its lead.
Ottawa tied the game midway through the third period. At 6:48, Brianne Jenner scored for the Charge, assisted by Sarah Wozniewicz, evening the score at 1-1. Despite late chances from Boston, regulation ended with the game deadlocked.
The overtime period solved nothing, sending the game to a shootout. Ottawa converted on three of its attempts, while Boston scored twice. The Charge ultimately secured the extra point to earn the 2-1 shootout victory.
Boston finished with a significant edge in shots on goal, outshooting Ottawa 32-18. Neither team was able to capitalize on the power play, with both sides going scoreless despite multiple opportunities.
The Fleet will look to regroup following the shootout loss as they continue their stretch of conference play. The Fleet set to take on the Toronto Sceptres at home at Tsongas Center on Jan. 14, with the puck drop set for 7 p.m. EST.