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Ottawa Falls Just Short As Boston Takes Game One Of The Walter Cup Semifinals
TL;DR
The Boston Fleet defeated the Ottawa Charge 2-1 in game one of the Walter Cup semifinals, with key goals from Alina MĆ¼ller and Jamie Lee Rattray. Ottawa will need to improve in five specific areas to stay competitive in the series.
Key points
- Boston Fleet won game one 2-1 against Ottawa Charge
- Goals scored by Alina MĆ¼ller and Jamie Lee Rattray
- First game of the Walter Cup semifinals
- No extra time needed to determine the winner
- Ottawa needs to improve in five areas for the next game
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The Ottawa Charge and Boston Fleet have dropped the puck on their semifinal matchup, and for the first time this season, a game between these two teams did not require extra time to determine a winner. While it remained close, as each game has between these two, back-to-back second-period goals from Alina MĆ¼ller and Jamie Lee Rattray helped the Fleet take game one of the series 2-1 in regulation.
It was only the first game, so there's still plenty of hockey to play, but there are five areas in particular that Ottawa will need to clean up and improve to get back into this series in game two.
Credit: The PWHL
Shots On Goal
The strong play of starter Gwyneth Philips, who made 26 saves, can only carry the team so far. Despite playing well defensively at times, the ChargeĀ struggled to get shots on goal. They finished with 18 shots on goal, but only had ten in total heading into the final frame. Not a particularly strong recipe for success. Ottawa also didn't make it difficult for Aerin Frankel, which is the exact opposite approach with a goaltender of her skill set. Credit where credit is due, though, as Boston committed to playing a full team defensive game, and it paid off, as they got their sticks in lanes and tied up many others.
Credit: The PWHL
Adaptability
Ottawa played a dump-and-chase style game, which can be effective, of course, but not against a Boston team that easily transitioned the puck back up the ice and generated a scoring chance from it. The Charge need to make it more difficult for Fleet defenders, put them under pressure and force them to make an uncomfortable play. Adapting to the style of the game should be a top priority heading into game two.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Ottawa vs. Boston game one?
The final score was Boston Fleet 2, Ottawa Charge 1.
Who scored the goals for Boston in game one of the Walter Cup semifinals?
Alina MĆ¼ller and Jamie Lee Rattray scored the goals for Boston.
What does Ottawa need to improve after losing game one?
Ottawa needs to clean up and improve in five specific areas to get back into the series.
Is there a chance for Ottawa to come back in the series?
Yes, since it is only the first game, Ottawa still has opportunities to compete in the series.
