In what should be an exciting series, two Canadian rivals get set to open their semifinal series on Thursday night, as Montreal Victoire hosts the Ottawa Charge.

Shiann Darkangelo broke a third-period tie, Gwyneth Philips made 31 saves and the Ottawa Charge beat the Montreal Victoire 3-2 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the PWHL semifinal series.Darkangelo took a pass from Emily Clark,

That decision — made in part due to the proximity of their opponent — sets up a rematch between the Toronto Sceptres and Minnesota Frost. Last year, Toronto put Minnesota on t