In many ways, it’s fitting that the only local player on the Ottawa Charge would score the first PWHL Finals goal in the city. After a tight first period, it was Rebecca Leslie who opened the scoring 11:34 into the second period of Game 1.

Emily Clark scored 2 minutes, 47 seconds into overtime to lift the Ottawa Charge to a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Frost in Game 1 of the PWHL Finals Tuesday night at TD Place in Ottawa, Ontario. The Frost will face a series deficit in their quest to repeat.

Could Minnesota repeat as champions? Will Ottawa win in its first playoff appearance? Three reasons why each team could win the Walter Cup.