Maureen Murphy scores twice in Victoire's 2-1 victory over Charge

Montreal Victoire's Maureen Murphy (21) celebrates with teammates Hayley Scamurra (16) Shiann Darkangelo (27), Erin Ambrose (23) and Kati Tabin (9) after scoring against the Ottawa Charge during first period PWHL hockey action in Laval, Quebec, Canada, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
Montreal Victoire's Maureen Murphy (21) celebrates with teammates Hayley Scamurra (16) Shiann Darkangelo (27), Erin Ambrose (23) and Kati Tabin (9) after scoring against the Ottawa Charge during first period PWHL hockey action in Laval, Quebec, Canada, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Charge's Michela Cava (86) reacts after scoring against Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) during the second period of an PWHL hockey game in Laval, Que., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Charge's Michela Cava (86) reacts after scoring against Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) during the second period of an PWHL hockey game in Laval, Que., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Charge's Brianne Jenner (19) moves in on Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) as Victoire's Hayley Scamurra (16) defends during the second period of an PWHL hockey game in Laval, Que., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Charge's Brianne Jenner (19) moves in on Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) as Victoire's Hayley Scamurra (16) defends during the second period of an PWHL hockey game in Laval, Que., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Charge's Brooke Hobson (11) attempts a wraparound on Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) as Victoire's Maggie Flaherty (91) defends during third period PWHL hockey action in Laval, Quebec, Canada, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Charge's Brooke Hobson (11) attempts a wraparound on Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) as Victoire's Maggie Flaherty (91) defends during third period PWHL hockey action in Laval, Quebec, Canada, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Charge's Gabbie Hughes (17) is upended by Montreal Victoire's Maggie Flaherty (91) as she moves in on Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) during the second period of an PWHL hockey game in Laval, Que., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Charge's Gabbie Hughes (17) is upended by Montreal Victoire's Maggie Flaherty (91) as she moves in on Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) during the second period of an PWHL hockey game in Laval, Que., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
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LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Maureen Murphy scored twice, Ann-Renee Desbiens made 23 saves and the Montreal Victoire beat the Ottawa Charge 3-1 on Saturday.

Abby Roque added an empty-net goal. The Victoire (6-3-0-5) moved into second place in the Professional Women’s Hockey League.

Faduza Kadirova scored for the Charge, and Gwyneth Philips made 33 saves. Ottawa is 3-5-0-7.

Up next

Victoire: Host Toronto on Wednesday night.

Charge: Host Seattle on Wednesday night.

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