Les Canadiennes survived a determined comeback attempt by Calgary Inferno on the way to a 3-1 win.

Les Canadiennes made the score 3-0 on a goal by Marie-Philip Poulin at 23 seconds in the third period, and Calgary Inferno got as close as 3-1 when Jenna Cunningham scored 16:52 into the third period.

Les Canadiennes was paced by Caroline Ouellette, who had one goal. Ouellette scored 41 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-0 Les Canadiennes. Noemie Marin picked up the assist.

Les Canadiennes' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Calgary Inferno power plays. Les Canadiennes forced Calgary Inferno goalie Delayne Brian to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

Other players who recorded assists for Les Canadiennes were Lauriane Rougeau, who had one and Kim Deschenes and Ann-Sophie Bettez, who each chipped in two.

Calgary Inferno was held below its usual level of production. Calgary Inferno averages 4.3 goals per game.

More assists for Calgary Inferno came via Brigitte Lacquette and Hayleigh Cudmore, who contributed one each.

Charline Labonte made 21 saves for Les Canadiennes on 22 shots. Les Canadiennes incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Calgary Inferno's Brian stopped 28 shots out of the 31 that she faced. Calgary Inferno incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.