Ottawa took Game 1 of the PWHL Finals in dramatic fashion, beating the Minnesota Frost 2–1 in overtime at TD Place to take an early 1–0 lead in the series.

For Ottawa, the series opener was yet another one-goal game. The Charge have now won 13 one-goal games, the most in the PWHL.

Kendall Coyne Schofield delivered a cautionary message when assessing the edge in playoff experience she and the defending Walter Cup champion Minnesota Frost enjoy entering the PWHL Finals against the Ottawa Charge.