Maschmeyer leads Charge past Sirens for 2nd win in 6 games [Video]

Emerance Maschmeyer turned in 34 saves on 35 shots on goal and the Ottawa Charge held off the New York Sirens 3-1 on Sunday for their second win in six games.

Playing their first game in 10 days, the Charge got a first-period goal from Emily Clark and Shiann Darkangelo and Katerina Mrazova added second-period goals to build a 3-0 lead through two periods. Ottawa has scored at least three goals in all five of its meetings with New York over two seasons.

Alex Carpenter earned a third-period assist to extend her scoring streak to nine straight games dating to last season. Sarah Fillier’s goal moved her into a tie for the league lead with eight points in her first eight games after being drafted No. 1 by the Sirens.

Ottawa’s defence neutralized much of New York’s speed advantage and used a strong penalty kill to take a 1-0 lead …