Montréal Victoire take the belt

Montréal Victoire beat Ottawa Charge 2–1 at home to start reign 41 of the PWHL belt, the 6th for the franchise.

Ottawa Charge had held it since December 21, 2025, with 5 defenses over 23 days.

Montréal Victoire held it for 5 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Sirens on January 18, 2026.