All 3 Canadian teams go into PWHL break in playoff positions [Video]

It was a little more than a week ago that the Ottawa Charge collapsed in the third period, surrendering six unanswered goals to the New York Sirens.

Speaking to CBC Sports a few days ago, Charge GM Mike Hirshfeld had a clear message: No matter what people thought after the New York loss, his team still had a chance to make the playoffs. They were very much in the race.

What a difference a week can make. Ottawa has earned six valuable standings points after back-to-back regulation wins over the Boston Fleet. Rookie goaltender Gwyneth Philips, who gave up five against New York, allowed only one goal over two games against Boston.

The Charge went into the third period on Wednesday with a three-goal lead, but it was a different story than the collapse against New York. The Charge matched the Fleet’s physicality to hold the team off the scoreboard.

The regulations wins …