Jenner scores shootout winner as Charge defeat league-leading Fleet

Brianna Jenner scored the winning goal in the eighth round of a shootout as the Ottawa Charge defeated the visiting Boston Fleet 3-2 on Saturday afternoon in the Women's Professional Hockey League.

Gwyneth Phillips made 34 saves in regulation and overtime and stopped six shots in the shootout for Ottawa.

Aerin Frankel, who made 30 saves, was equally impressive, but Jenner lost in the shootout.

The goalkeepers are former Northeastern University teammates and are expected to lead the U.S. women's team at the upcoming Olympics.

The Fleet (6-0-1-1) are in first place in the standings and entered the game having allowed just eight goals, while Ottawa (1-3-0-5) is in seventh place.

Trailing 2-1, Ottawa took advantage of a turnover in the defensive zone. Fanuza Kadisova drove to the net and slotted the puck through five holes that crossed the goal line with 2:58 left in regulation, bringing the sold-out crowd to its feet.

Fleet leveled the score at 1-1 midway through the second when Olivia Mobley was able to pounce on a Suzanne Tapani rebound that was just out of reach of the front-running Phillips.

Boston led 2–1 with 18.6 seconds left in the period.

After Phillips deflected Megan Keller's shot, Boston regained control and Haley Winn struck, hitting Phillips in the glove.

Although the Charge lost 15-8, they led 1-0 after the first 20 minutes.

Stephanie Markowski scored her first goal of the season, burying Gabby Hughes' pass after a solid Ottawa push.

The game was Ottawa's first at home in 25 days after five straight road games.

Takeaway

Charge: Ottawa needs to box better. Phillips has to deal with too many close range shots.

Navy: Boston has done a great job of keeping the outside opposition at bay. Very few close range shots.

Key Statistics

Through eight games, Ottawa has allowed the most goals (26) in the league.

Key Point

Phillips made a huge save from Teresa Shafzal with 90 seconds left in overtime.

Next

Charge: Ottawa hosts Minnesota Frost next Saturday.

Navy: Boston will host the Vancouver Goldeneyes next Saturday.