The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) resumes its high-stakes action with a cross-conference clash between the Boston Fleet and the expansion Seattle Torrent. This matchup pits a top contender against a struggling newcomer, with Boston looking to extend its dominance in the series while Seattle aims to capitalize on home ice for a much-needed upset. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the game details, team analysis, and betting insights.
Venue Location
The game will be held at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. This state-of-the-art facility, home to the Seattle Torrent, has a seating capacity of over 17,000 and has hosted several high-attendance PWHL games this season, including a sellout crowd of 17,335 for Seattle’s post-Olympics return on February 27.
The arena’s vibrant atmosphere could provide a boost for the home team, especially with promotional giveaways like the Cayla Barnes bobblehead planned for this matchup.
- Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM PT (10:00 PM ET)
- Broadcast: FOX 13+ (local in Seattle), TSN (Canada), NESN/Prime Video/YouTube (select markets)
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with significant absences, particularly Seattle, which has been hit hard by post-Olympic injuries to key veterans.
Boston Fleet Injuries:
- Zoe Boyd (D): On long-term injured reserve (LTIR) with a lower-body injury sustained in practice.
- Sophie Shirley (F): On LTIR (undisclosed injury).
- Olivia Mobley (F): On LTIR (undisclosed).
- Riley Brengman (D): Recently returned from an upper-body injury and is expected to play after missing time earlier in the season.
- Hadley Hartmetz (D): Progressing in rehab from a knee injury but remains day-to-day and unlikely to suit up.
Boston’s depth has helped mitigate these losses, with recent activations like Brengman bolstering the blue line.
Seattle Torrent Injuries:
- Hannah Bilka (F): Placed on LTIR with an upper-body injury sustained during the Olympics; out for the remainder of the season. Bilka had 4 goals and 5 assists in 14 games.
- Hilary Knight (F/Captain): On LTIR with a torn MCL (lower-body) from the Olympics; a massive blow as she contributed 10 points in 14 games pre-break.
- Aneta Tejralová (D): Day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
- Jenna Buglioni (F): Day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Seattle has signed rookie Jada Habisch to fill Bilka’s roster spot, but the absence of stars like Knight and Bilka severely hampers their offense.
Key Player Matchups
This game features intriguing battles between Boston’s balanced attack and Seattle’s resilient but depleted roster. Here are the top matchups to watch:
- Aerin Frankel (BOS, G) vs. Corinne Schroeder (SEA, G): A goaltending duel could decide the outcome. Frankel leads the PWHL with a 1.25 GAA and has been unbeatable in recent outings, including a 35-save shutout performance in their last meeting.
Schroeder has been solid for Seattle, making 20+ saves in tight losses, but she’ll face pressure from Boston’s high-shot volume.
- Megan Keller (BOS, D) vs. Alex Carpenter (SEA, F): Keller, Boston’s captain and Olympic hero, has been a scoring threat from the blue line (5 goals this season) and will aim to shut down Carpenter, Seattle’s top point producer (12 points).
Expect physical play, as Keller’s defensive prowess could neutralize Carpenter’s speed.
- Alina Müller (BOS, F) vs. Jessie Eldridge (SEA, F): Müller (6 assists) anchors Boston’s playmaking, often setting up power-play goals.
Eldridge, with 13 points and recent power-play success (including two PPGs vs. Ottawa), will look to exploit any gaps in Boston’s penalty kill.
- Abby Newhook (BOS, F) vs. Julia Gosling (SEA, F): Newhook’s speed and assists (e.g., on Keller’s goals) will test Gosling, who has 5 goals for Seattle and tied a recent game late.
Boston’s depth gives them an edge, but Seattle’s home crowd could energize underdogs like Eldridge.
Recent Team Forms
Boston enters on a hot streak, winning five straight games, including tight defensive battles. Seattle has struggled post-Olympics, dropping three of their last four.
| Recent Games (Last 5) | Boston Fleet | Seattle Torrent |
| Most Recent | W 2-1 OT @ VAN (Mar 10) apnews.com | L 3-4 @ OTT (Mar 4) |
| Previous | W 1-0 @ NY (Mar 5) thepwhl.com | L 2-5 vs TOR (Feb 27) |
| Previous | W 3-2 SO @ OTT (Feb 28) thepwhl.com | L 1-2 SO vs BOS (Jan 18) |
| Previous | W 4-3 SO vs NY (Jan 28) thepwhl.com | L 2-4 @ OTT (Jan 28) |
| Previous | W 2-1 vs SEA (Jan 7) thepwhl.com | L 1-3 @ VAN (Jan 25) |
Boston’s form: WWWWW (streak of low-scoring wins). Seattle’s form: LLLWL (winless in three).
Series History
Boston has dominated the all-time series, winning all three meetings this season by slim margins:
- Dec 21, 2025: Boston 3-1 @ Seattle
- Jan 7, 2026: Boston 2-1 vs Seattle
- Jan 18, 2026: Boston 2-1 SO @ Seattle
Overall H2H: Boston 3-0-0-0 vs. Seattle. Games have been low-scoring (average 3.67 goals), with Boston’s defense shining.
GAME ODDS
Boston Fleet – 150
Seattle Torrent 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, March 10, 2026
