Ashton Bell helps Charge ring up Victoire 3-2; Ottawa closes in on PWHL playoff spot [Video]

Ashton Bell scored twice, including once shorthanded, to give the Ottawa Charge a 3-2 win over the Montreal Victoire in Professional Women’s Hockey League action Saturday in Ottawa.

After opening the scoring in the first period, Bell closed the scoring with 13 seconds remaining in the third period, while the Charge were shorthanded for the 3-2 lead and ultimately the win.

WATCH | Ashton Bell scores a pair including the late winner as Charge defeat Victoire:

Ottawa’s Ashton Bell scored twice including the winning goal as Charge defeated Montreal Victoire 3-2 in PWHL action Saturday.

Brianne Jenner also scored for the Charge (12-11-4-11), who inched closer to earning their first PWHL playoff berth, in this the second season of the league. Shianne Darkengelo had two assists for Ottawa while Gwyneth Philips made 25 saves for the win.

After the Charge had taken a 2-0 first-period lead, Anna Wilgren scored for …