The Montréal Victoire face the New York Sirens in a neutral-site PWHL matchup as part of the league’s expanded Takeover Tour, marking the third meeting this season. New York has won the first two encounters and enters with momentum from a four-game regulation win streak earlier in January, though they recently dropped an overtime decision. Montréal, sitting fifth in the standings, has won three straight but struggles on the road (2-3-0-2 away). This game pits Montréal’s stingy defense (allowing 2.36 GPG, 2nd in PWHL) against New York’s opportunistic offense (3.08 GPG, 4th), but injuries and the neutral venue in Washington, D.C., could lead to a low-scoring affair.
Venue Location
Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. (neutral site).
Puckdrop is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT).
Injury Report
Montréal is dealing with defensive absences, thinning their blue line, while New York has mostly recovered from earlier forward injuries but monitors depth players. Updates as of January 17; game-time decisions pending.
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Victoire | Amanda Boulier | D | Undisclosed | Out (LTIR) |
| Victoire | Jade Downie-Landry | F | Upper body | Day-to-day (recently returned, questionable) |
| Sirens | Dayle Ross | D | Undisclosed | Probable (recently activated from IR) |
| Sirens | Sarah Fillier | F | Upper body | Probable (recently returned) |
Player Matchups
New York’s speed and forecheck (averaging 32.4 shots per game, 3rd in PWHL) will test Montréal’s goaltending depth, while the Victoire’s physicality could exploit the Sirens’ occasional defensive lapses (allowing 2.75 GPG).
Marie-Philip Poulin (MTL) vs. Alex Carpenter (NY): Poulin (team-leading points, clutch performer) faces Carpenter (Sirens’ top scorer); centers dictating tempo and special teams.
Ann-Renée Desbiens (MTL) vs. Kayle Osborne (NY): Desbiens (0.953 SV%, recent shutout) vs. Osborne (0.927 SV%, 42-save win vs. MTL); goaltending duel could decide a low-scorer.
Jade Downie-Landry (MTL) vs. Sarah Fillier (NY): Downie-Landry (recent return, former Siren) vs. Fillier (speedy forward, back from injury); wing battle with personal history.
Abby Roque (MTL) vs. Taylor Girard (NY): Roque (6 points in 7 GP) vs. Girard (5 points in 9 GP); secondary scoring threats.
Recent Team Forms
Montréal has surged with three straight wins, outscoring opponents 6-2, while New York snapped a brief skid but shows resilience in close games (3-0-1-1 in one-goal contests).
| Team | Last 5 Games (Most Recent First) | Record | Goals For/Against |
| Victoire | W 2-1 vs OTT (1/13), W 1-0 vs VAN (1/11), W 3-2 OT vs MIN (1/4), L 3-4 at NY (1/2), W 2-1 at TOR (12/27) | 4-1-0 | 11/10 |
| Sirens | L 2-3 OT vs MIN (1/16), W 2-0 at TOR (1/6), W 4-3 vs MTL (1/2), W 2-0 vs VAN (12/31), W 4-3 vs SEA (12/28) | 4-0-1 | 14/11 |
Series History
New York holds a slight edge all-time (5-8 vs. Montréal), but has dominated recently, winning four of the last five including both this season. Sirens are 3-2 at neutral sites historically.
This season:
Jan. 2, 2026: Sirens 4-3 (home).
Nov. 25, 2025: Sirens 4-0 (home).
Expect New York’s transition game to pressure Montréal’s puck-moving defense.
Betting Trends
Sirens 4-1 ATS in last 5; 6-3 ATS as favorites.
Victoire 3-2 ATS in last 5; 2-3 ATS on road.
Over hit in 3 of last 5 for Sirens; Under in 4 of last 5 for Victoire.
Series trends: Over 4.5 in 3 of last 5 meetings; Sirens 4-1 ML in last 5 vs. Victoire.
GAME ODDS
Montreal Victoire 4.5
New York Sirens – 260
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 17, 2026
