The Boston Fleet look to open their 2026 playoff run with a win at home.
The Boston Fleet finished second in the standings this season, securing the No. 2 seed and home advantage over the Ottawa Charge. The Charge just made it into the playoffs, securing the No. 4 seed.
In their last five games of the regular season, the Fleet were 2-0-2-1. Despite being at the top of the standings all season, the team started to struggle near the end. In their last five games of the regular season, the Charge were 3-1-0-1. While fighting for the last playoff spot, the team rallied to gather enough points to just make the fourth and final spot.
In the most recent matchup between the Boston Fleet and the Ottawa Charge, the Charge won 2-1 in OT on the road. The game-winning goal by forward Brianne Jenner was the difference.
All of the meetings between these two teams have been decided by overtime and shootouts. This season, the Ottawa Charge have the edge over the Fleet, winning two games in a shootout and one game in overtime. Despite the seeding in favor of the Fleet, this playoff matchup will be a test.
The game between the Fleet and the Charge will be held at Tsongas Center on April 30 at 7 p.m. The game will be available to stream on the PWHL YouTube channel.