Leslie scores late tying and go-ahead goals in Charge's 4-2 victory over Torrent

Ottawa Charge's Emily Clark (26) celebrates her goal against the Seattle Torrent with Gabbie Hughes (17), Jocelyne Larocque (3), and Brooke McQuigge (27), during third period PWHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Charge's Emily Clark (26) celebrates her goal against the Seattle Torrent with Gabbie Hughes (17), Jocelyne Larocque (3), and Brooke McQuigge (27), during third period PWHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Charge's Rebecca Leslie (37) looks to pass the puck as Seattle Torrent's Anna Wilgren (5) defends, during first period PWHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Charge's Rebecca Leslie (37) looks to pass the puck as Seattle Torrent's Anna Wilgren (5) defends, during first period PWHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)
Seattle Torrent's Alex Carpenter (25) tries to get a piece of the puck as it bounces behind Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) during second period PWHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)
Seattle Torrent's Alex Carpenter (25) tries to get a piece of the puck as it bounces behind Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) during second period PWHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)
Seattle Torrent goaltender Corinne Schroeder (30) makes a save as Hilary Knight (21) defends against Ottawa Charge's Fanuza Kadirova (71) during first period PWHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)
Seattle Torrent goaltender Corinne Schroeder (30) makes a save as Hilary Knight (21) defends against Ottawa Charge's Fanuza Kadirova (71) during first period PWHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Charge's Gabbie Hughes (17) looks for a chance on the rebound on Seattle Torrent goaltender Corinne Schroeder (30) as Anna Wilgren (5) defends against Charge's Brooke McQuigge (27) during first period PWHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Charge's Gabbie Hughes (17) looks for a chance on the rebound on Seattle Torrent goaltender Corinne Schroeder (30) as Anna Wilgren (5) defends against Charge's Brooke McQuigge (27) during first period PWHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)
Seattle Torrent's Alex Carpenter (25) tries to get a piece of the puck as it bounces behind Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) during second period PWHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)
Seattle Torrent's Alex Carpenter (25) tries to get a piece of the puck as it bounces behind Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) during second period PWHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)
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OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Rebecca Leslie scored late tying and go-ahead goals to help the Ottawa Charge beat the Seattle Torrent 4-2 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the Olympic break.

Leslie tapped in a pass from Brianne Jenner to tie it with 5:14 remaining. then put the Charge in front on a power play with 30 seconds left. Emily Clark capped the scoring 13 seconds later.

Fanuza Kadirova also scored for Ottawa, and Gwyneth Philips made 24 saves.

Hilary Knight and Jesse Eldridge scored for Seattle. Corinne Schroeder stopped 26 shots.

Up next

Torrent: Hosts Toronto on Friday, Feb. 27.

Charge: Hosts Boston on Saturday, Feb. 28.

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