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BOSTON, MA (March 17, 2026) – Raygan Kirk came up big once again, making 26 saves to help Toronto secure a 2-0 win against the Boston Fleet in a St. Patrick’s Day matchup that drew 6,095 fans at a sold-out Agganis Arena on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old goalie has now achieved back-to-back shutouts for the Sceptres, who have won two games in a row by the same score of 2-0, and has made an impressive total of 58 consecutive saves. Just as it seemed the game might head into overtime, Sceptres forward Daryl Watts finally scored at 8:59 of the third period, sliding the puck between Aerin Frankel’s pads to give Toronto a 1-0 advantage. In this clash of goalkeepers, Frankel turned aside 28 out of 29 shots faced, including an impressive 14 stops in the third period alone. The first two periods were tightly contested and ended scoreless with each team registering 16 shots on goal; both Kirk and Frankel were outstanding for their respective squads. Midway through the second period, Kirk denied a shorthanded breakaway – along with its rebound – keeping the scoreline even. Later on, while Toronto was on a power play, Frankel made three quick pad saves amid traffic near the crease. As Boston sought to level things up and Toronto aimed for another goal, both Kirk and Frankel successfully prevented any further scoring chances from either side. It wasn’t until Boston pulled their goalie trying to tie it up that Toronto struck again; captain Blayre Turnbull sealed the deal with an empty-net goal with just 27 seconds left to ensure victory for her team. With this win, Toronto takes sole possession of fourth place in the PWHL playoffs standings-three points ahead of Ottawa who have two games still to play. Meanwhile, Boston remains at the top of PWHL standings with a three-point lead over Minnesota and Montréal who both have one game in hand.
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Sceptres Head Coach Troy Ryan on the game: “I thought it was a good, hard-fought game. I mentioned in between periods that it had a kind of playoff attitude to it. Very physical and heated. We’re just starting to trend in the right direction since the international break and Boston has been rolling along all year. We’re just happy to come here on the road and find a way to get three points.”
Toronto forward Daryl Watts on getting a puck past Aerin Frankel: “She’s such an incredible goalie, it’s so hard to beat her. I feel like you’ve got to try and make her move a little bit. It’s just coming across, tried to get her a little bit off-balance. She’s a phenomenal goalie, so I’ll take what I can against her.” Boston Head coach Kris Sparre on the Fleet’s first home loss of the season: “I thought it was a good hockey game. I think we were more chaotic with the puck than we typically are and a little less organized in certain areas of our game. But you know this marks the end of pretty long stretch for us. Our players have battled; they’ve been in lots of close games that have gone right down to wire or into overtime I’m proud of our compete but unfortunately we couldn’t get win in front this great crowd tonight.” Boston forward Jessie Eldridge on landing in Boston in morning debuting with Fleet tonight: “It’s been bit whirlwind for sure but special Obviously not result we wanted tonight but can tell this is special group I’m really excited work them actually kind enjoyed [the quick turnaround] got rip bandaid right off just go play hockey.” NOTABLES Toronto holds league-high total points at fourteen from six games since Olympics (4-0-2-0), continuing season-high streak after losing three straight regulation games before break-seven out eight overall. The Sceptres are first team PWHL history post consecutive shutouts during regular season; New York posted such shutouts during twenty-four twenty-five seasons before after World Championship break (Apr at Montréal Apr Minnesota). This marked seventh all-time shutout victories by Toronto including playoffs; tonight being first recorded away from home. Boston had streak twelve consecutive games decided single goal shootout come end tonight longest streak PWHL history last time Fleet game decided more than one goal Dec win over Seattle. This defeat marks first home loss season primary venue entered contest perfect six wins Agganis Arena Tsongas Center. Prior match Fleet only team without any shutout losses this season last held scoreless April when fell Ottawa Tsongas Center. Toronto earned twenty thirty-one points matches where scored two fewer goals only team additional points those games is Boston twenty-four. Raygan Kirk recorded second consecutive shutout following first career blank sheet Seattle Sunday joins Corinne Schroeder New York as only goaltenders PWHL history post shutouts consecutive starts sophomore netminder now achieved fifty-eight straight saves seventh start totaling points six consecutive contests four wins regulation. Aerin Frankel’s career-high seven-game winning streak ended tonight marking first loss since Jan shootout Ottawa first regulation defeat Jan against Vancouver snapping nine-game span earning point standings. Daryl Watts extended point streak four games tallying third winner setting new career high category having recorded two previous seasons leading goals assists totals tied eighth league ranking goals while also ranks seventh overall scoring sixteen total points leagues.
Blayre Turnbull increased her current best run four matches scoring empty-netter resulting seven goals season surpasses earlier eight recorded across fifty-four regular contests achieving twelve becoming highest ever during career efforts thus far this term!...,,.,.,.,.....,.. ,.,,,,,,,. Kali Flanagan tallied fifth assist current campaign matching output established prior year within thirty appearances Massachusetts native collected contributions four seven previous outings showcasing outstanding talent proving valuable addition squad! Puck opportunities struggled teams powering plays failing capitalize occurrences latest fifteen attempts respectively drought extending beyond eight encounters most recently Flanagan’s effort January against Seattle additionally missing five initiatives afterwards! An elite performance showcased Shay Maloney recording personal milestone achieving five shot attempts leading contest among skaters while previously reached maximum count accomplished multiple occasions preceding event! This evening featured debut Jessie Eldridge acquired trade Monday involving fellow player exchange bring number eighteen appearing duration twenty minutes logging attempt netting attempt serving integral part rebuilding franchise prioritizing immediate success! No-show Jill Saulnier listed day-to-day concern upper body ailment unable participate contest alongside teammates remaining focused next competitive battle together! THREE STARS 1. Daryl Watts( TOR )- GWG
2. Raygan Kirk(TOR)26/26SVS
3. Aerin Frankel(BOS)28/29SVS STANDINGS
Boston :39PTS(9-5 -2 -4)-1st Place
Toronto :31PTS(8 -1 -5 -8)-4th Place UPCOMING SCHEDULES
Boston: Saturday , Mar.21vs. S eattleat4pm ET
Toronto : Friday , Mar.27vs. Bostonat7pm ET CLICK HERE FOR STATS
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Toronto forward Daryl Watts on getting a puck past Aerin Frankel: “She’s such an incredible goalie, it’s so hard to beat her. I feel like you’ve got to try and make her move a little bit. It’s just coming across, tried to get her a little bit off-balance. She’s a phenomenal goalie, so I’ll take what I can against her.” Boston Head coach Kris Sparre on the Fleet’s first home loss of the season: “I thought it was a good hockey game. I think we were more chaotic with the puck than we typically are and a little less organized in certain areas of our game. But you know this marks the end of pretty long stretch for us. Our players have battled; they’ve been in lots of close games that have gone right down to wire or into overtime I’m proud of our compete but unfortunately we couldn’t get win in front this great crowd tonight.” Boston forward Jessie Eldridge on landing in Boston in morning debuting with Fleet tonight: “It’s been bit whirlwind for sure but special Obviously not result we wanted tonight but can tell this is special group I’m really excited work them actually kind enjoyed [the quick turnaround] got rip bandaid right off just go play hockey.” NOTABLES Toronto holds league-high total points at fourteen from six games since Olympics (4-0-2-0), continuing season-high streak after losing three straight regulation games before break-seven out eight overall. The Sceptres are first team PWHL history post consecutive shutouts during regular season; New York posted such shutouts during twenty-four twenty-five seasons before after World Championship break (Apr at Montréal Apr Minnesota). This marked seventh all-time shutout victories by Toronto including playoffs; tonight being first recorded away from home. Boston had streak twelve consecutive games decided single goal shootout come end tonight longest streak PWHL history last time Fleet game decided more than one goal Dec win over Seattle. This defeat marks first home loss season primary venue entered contest perfect six wins Agganis Arena Tsongas Center. Prior match Fleet only team without any shutout losses this season last held scoreless April when fell Ottawa Tsongas Center. Toronto earned twenty thirty-one points matches where scored two fewer goals only team additional points those games is Boston twenty-four. Raygan Kirk recorded second consecutive shutout following first career blank sheet Seattle Sunday joins Corinne Schroeder New York as only goaltenders PWHL history post shutouts consecutive starts sophomore netminder now achieved fifty-eight straight saves seventh start totaling points six consecutive contests four wins regulation. Aerin Frankel’s career-high seven-game winning streak ended tonight marking first loss since Jan shootout Ottawa first regulation defeat Jan against Vancouver snapping nine-game span earning point standings. Daryl Watts extended point streak four games tallying third winner setting new career high category having recorded two previous seasons leading goals assists totals tied eighth league ranking goals while also ranks seventh overall scoring sixteen total points leagues.
Blayre Turnbull increased her current best run four matches scoring empty-netter resulting seven goals season surpasses earlier eight recorded across fifty-four regular contests achieving twelve becoming highest ever during career efforts thus far this term!...,,.,.,.,.....,.. ,.,,,,,,,. Kali Flanagan tallied fifth assist current campaign matching output established prior year within thirty appearances Massachusetts native collected contributions four seven previous outings showcasing outstanding talent proving valuable addition squad! Puck opportunities struggled teams powering plays failing capitalize occurrences latest fifteen attempts respectively drought extending beyond eight encounters most recently Flanagan’s effort January against Seattle additionally missing five initiatives afterwards! An elite performance showcased Shay Maloney recording personal milestone achieving five shot attempts leading contest among skaters while previously reached maximum count accomplished multiple occasions preceding event! This evening featured debut Jessie Eldridge acquired trade Monday involving fellow player exchange bring number eighteen appearing duration twenty minutes logging attempt netting attempt serving integral part rebuilding franchise prioritizing immediate success! No-show Jill Saulnier listed day-to-day concern upper body ailment unable participate contest alongside teammates remaining focused next competitive battle together! THREE STARS 1. Daryl Watts( TOR )- GWG
2. Raygan Kirk(TOR)26/26SVS
3. Aerin Frankel(BOS)28/29SVS STANDINGS
Boston :39PTS(9-5 -2 -4)-1st Place
Toronto :31PTS(8 -1 -5 -8)-4th Place UPCOMING SCHEDULES
Boston: Saturday , Mar.21vs. S eattleat4pm ET
Toronto : Friday , Mar.27vs. Bostonat7pm ET CLICK HERE FOR STATS
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