Puck drop is scheduled for 1:00 PM PT / 4:00 PM ET
Venue: Pacific Coliseum (at the PNE), Vancouver, British Columbia
Broadcast: TSN (national in Canada), ESPN+ (U.S./international), local Vancouver feeds
Radio: TSN 1050 / team apps
Team Context
The visiting Sceptres sit 7th in the PWHL standings with 20 points from 17 games played, holding a slim edge in the playoff race but needing consistent results on this West Coast swing to climb into the top six. Toronto boasts Olympic talent and offensive firepower but has struggled with consistency and road results.
The host Goldeneyes are 6th with 19 points from 16 games, benefiting from strong home support at Pacific Coliseum and a slightly better goal differential. As an expansion team in its first full season, Vancouver is fighting for its first playoff berth in what has been a tightly packed lower half of the standings.
Recent Team Forms
Sceptres (W1; 3-2-0-3 in last 8, including post-Olympic return): Toronto snapped a four-game road winless streak with a gritty 5-2 victory at Seattle on Feb. 27 (first game back after the Olympic break). Five Olympians contributed, led by two points from Renata Fast and the game-winner from Emma Maltais. Offense has shown life (averaging 3.0+ GF/G lately when clicking), but defense and goaltending have been inconsistent on the road.
Goldeneyes (mixed; approx. 4-3-1-4 in recent windows): Vancouver has been streaky at home but enters this matchup after a competitive stretch. They rank middle-of-the-pack in scoring (31 GF) while allowing 39 GA. Home crowds have fueled them, and they are 3-1-1-3 at Pacific Coliseum this season.
Injury Report
Toronto Sceptres:
- F Emma Gentry (lower body) — OUT (sidelined; team signed F Lauren Messier to a 10-day contract on Feb. 27 for offensive depth on the West Coast trip).
Core Olympians (Daryl Watts, Renata Fast, Emma Maltais, etc.) and goalie Raygan Kirk are available.
Vancouver Goldeneyes:
No major reported absences for key players. Sarah Nurse (upper body, long-term earlier in season) returned in January and is expected to play. Roster is relatively healthy heading into this home contest.
Series History
Season series is tied 1-1:
- Jan. 17, 2026 (Toronto, Scotiabank Arena): Sceptres 2-1 Goldeneyes (OT; Daryl Watts GWG).
- Jan. 22, 2026 (Vancouver, Pacific Coliseum): Goldeneyes 5-0 Sceptres (Sarah Nurse 2G, Kristen Campbell shutout).
Vancouver has the edge in the lone home meeting this season (dominant shutout). Games have been physical with special teams and goaltending deciding outcomes.
Projected Lineups & Player Matchups
Toronto Sceptres (Coach: TBD / interim staff)
Forwards
- Daryl Watts – Jesse Compher – Emma Maltais
- Sara Hjalmarsson – Renata Fast (D/F versatility) – Kali Flanagan lines rotate
- Depth: Lauren Messier (new addition), Blayre Turnbull / Olympian mix
Defense
Renata Fast – key pairings with Olympic vets
Goalies: Raygan Kirk (expected starter, strong in Seattle win) / backup rotation Key Matchups:
- Watts / Maltais vs. VAN top D — Toronto’s speed and skill to test Vancouver’s transition game.
- Olympic-heavy forward group vs. VAN forecheck — Sceptres want to use pace to exploit any post-Olympic rust.
- Kirk vs. VAN shooters — Must limit Nurse and Daniel’s opportunities.
Vancouver Goldeneyes (Coach: Brian Idalski)
Forwards
- Sarah Nurse – Jennifer Gardiner – Izzy Daniel
- Tereza Vanišová – Claire Thompson (D/F) – depth scoring lines
- Michelle Karvinen / role players
Defense
Strong shutdown pairs featuring Olympic returnees
Goalies: Kristen Campbell (likely; shutout vs. TOR earlier) / backup
Key Matchups:
- Nurse / Gardiner vs. TOR defense — Vancouver’s top line (Nurse 2G in prior home win) looks to exploit Toronto’s road vulnerabilities.
- Campbell’s netminding vs. TOR shooters — Campbell has history of dominating this matchup.
- Home physicality and crowd energy — Goldeneyes thrive in tight-checking games at Pacific Coliseum.
Betting Trends
- Goldeneyes are strong at home (3-1-1-3) and have won the only home meeting vs. Toronto this season (5-0).
- OVER has hit in 4 of the last 6 PWHL games involving these teams when healthy.
- Toronto is 1-4 on the road in recent stretches but showed fight in Seattle.
- VAN covers the spread well as small home favorites; Toronto struggles ATS on West Coast trips.
- Post-Olympic games have trended higher-scoring with fresh legs.
GAME ODDS
Toronto Sceptres 5.5
Vancouver Goldeneyes – 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, February 28, 2026
