Kristýna Kaltounkova netted two goals, while Kayle Osborne recorded a 31-save shutout as the New York Sirens triumphed over the Sceptres with a 2-0 victory in Toronto during the Professional Women’s Hockey League competition on Tuesday. This win propelled New York’s winning streak to four games, maintaining their strong performance at 6-0-0-5. On the other hand, Toronto, with a record of 4-0-3-4, faced its third consecutive loss, despite Elaine Chuli’s 20 saves for the team.
Kaltounkova scored her first goal by deflecting a point shot from Jincy Roese just 2 minutes and 50 seconds into the second period. Later on, she missed a penalty shot opportunity after a scramble in front of the net caused by New York, hitting the right post. However, Kaltounkova redeemed herself with an empty-net goal in the final seconds of the game.
In terms of takeaways, Toronto struggled to convert prime scoring chances, while New York capitalized on a crucial opportunity, securing the win despite a lackluster performance. The victory elevated the Sirens to the second spot in the PWHL standings, trailing the Boston Fleet by one point.
The pivotal moment of the match was Kaltounkova’s tip-in goal, providing New York with the necessary cushion to secure the win. Noteworthy statistics included Daryl Watts entering the game on a five-game point streak and a four-game goal streak, nearing a league record set by Sarah Fillier from the previous season.
Looking ahead, the Sirens are set to host the Minnesota Frost on January 16, while the Sceptres will face off against the Boston Fleet on January 14.