The Toronto Sceptres could not find a win in their final regular season game of the season, falling 2-1 in overtime to the Ottawa Charge.

Here are three takeaways from the game.

Sceptres Offence Missing 

The Toronto Sceptres struggled to generate offence in their final regular-season game. It's an ongoing trend that has plagued them since returning from the international break. 

Against the Charge the Sceptres had a hard time gaining sustained time in Ottawa’s zone at even strength. This was especially the case in the second period, where a desperate Ottawa team set the pace of play. 

“We talked about maybe getting some more pucks on net, funneling pucks towards the net, and getting bodies there,” said Renata Fast. “We got to own the net front. It's hard to score in the playoffs. It's going to be a lot of dirty goals. That's how you have to score.”

The Sceptres' power play accounted for just over 32% of the team’s goals during the regular season.

The Charge outshot the Sceptres 23-14 in regulation time and had twice as many shots from the slot. 

Toronto will need to find a way to score without the extra attacker as less and less penalties are called during the playoffs. 

Campbell solid again 

Kristen Campbell has rounded into form ahead of the playoffs, and Saturday afternoon was another strong performance. 

In a game where the Sceptres were hemmed in their own zone routinely, Campbell provided a much needed sense of calmness in the blue paint. 

Her economical movement in the crease has allowed her to see pucks in a better position and to make the easy save. 

Despite the loss, Campbell looked  her best all season long making 23 saves, bringing her to 1,006 total in her PWHL career. 

With Raygan Kirk not likely to return for the beginning of the first round, Toronto will need Campbell to continue to provide a strong and stable presence. 

Sceptres feel different ahead of playoffs 

Different team composition means there is a different feeling around the Sceptres heading into the playoffs. 

“This year was just a little bit more balanced. We found ways to win a few games throughout the season that set us up for the position we're in right now,” said Toronto head coach Troy Ryan. “We’ve got enough people that have played in the league last year as well that know that to be successful in the playoffs, you have got to take it up a notch.”

One thing that is different from last year is Toronto won’t get to choose their opponent this time around. Toronto will have to wait to hear who Montreal will choose to play, giving a different feel toward preparing this time around. 

“You can look at it two ways, that choosing your opponent gives them a little extra competitive edge, but at the end of the day, you got to be ready for whoever you choose, whoever you're playing,” said Fast. “We wanted to finish but we've learned a lot from the players who were here last year on how the playoff momentum works, and we'll be prepared for whoever.”

The Sceptres will have home ice advantage in the first round and will find out their opponent tomorrow night at 6pm.