Venue: TD Garden — Boston, Massachusetts
Puck Drop: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Ice Surface: NHL‑standard hybrid
Broadcast: NESN / TSN / PWHL+
INJURY REPORT
Boston Fleet (1‑1‑0)
F Hilary Knight — Probable (minor lower‑body tightness; expected to play)
D Megan Keller — Healthy
G Aerin Frankel — Healthy
F Alina Müller — Healthy
Ottawa Charge (1‑1‑0)
F Brianne Jenner — Day‑to‑Day (upper‑body; game‑time decision)
D Savannah Harmon — Probable (maintenance day)
G Emerance Maschmeyer — Healthy
F Emily Clark — Healthy
Impact:
If Jenner is limited, Ottawa loses its top faceoff option and primary bumper‑spot PP threat.
Boston enters nearly full strength with Frankel anchoring the crease.
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Boston Fleet (1‑1‑0)
Goals For: 5
Goals Against: 4
Special Teams: PP 20%, PK 88%
Trend: Strong defensive structure, elite goaltending, offense still finding rhythm.
Ottawa Charge (1‑1‑0)
Goals For: 6
Goals Against: 5
Special Teams: PP 18%, PK 82%
Trend: High‑tempo transition game, strong forecheck, inconsistent defensive zone coverage.
RECENT TEAM FORM SNAPSHOT
Boston Fleet
Frankel in early‑season form (.930+ SV%)
Müller driving controlled entries and primary assists
Knight generating high‑danger looks but finishing slightly below expected
Blue line (Keller, Barnes) controlling pace and shot suppression
Ottawa Charge
Clark and Stacey producing early offense
Defense active in transition but vulnerable to odd‑man rushes
Maschmeyer steady but facing heavy shot volume
PP dangerous when Harmon quarterbacks from the point
SERIES HISTORY
2025–26 Season: First meeting
All‑Time (PWHL Era): Boston leads 4–3
At TD Garden: Boston has won 3 of last 4
Trend: Boston’s home‑ice advantage has historically mattered in this matchup.
PROJECTED GOALTENDING MATCHUP
BOSTON — Aerin Frankel (G)
2026 SV%: .932
GAA: 2.00
Strengths: Elite lateral movement, rebound control, reads shooters exceptionally well
Weaknesses: Can be beaten high‑glove on quick releases
Matchup Note: Ottawa’s shooters prefer low‑slot and net‑front chaos — Frankel excels in those environments.
OTTAWA — Emerance Maschmeyer (G)
2026 SV%: .918
GAA: 2.50
Strengths: Strong first‑shot stopper, excellent tracking
Weaknesses: Rebound control under heavy pressure
Matchup Note: Boston’s cycle game and net‑front presence (Knight, Müller) can exploit second‑chance opportunities.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
Hilary Knight (BOS) vs. Savannah Harmon (OTT)
Knight’s net‑front power vs. Harmon’s positional discipline
Advantage: Knight, especially on the PP
Alina Müller (BOS) vs. Ottawa Bottom‑Six
Müller’s speed and playmaking create matchup nightmares
Advantage: Müller
Emily Clark (OTT) vs. Megan Keller (BOS)
Clark’s transition speed vs. Keller’s elite gap control
Advantage: Keller
BETTING TRENDS
Boston Fleet
5–2 in last 7 home games
Unders hit in 6 of last 8
First‑period goals: Boston has scored first in 6 of last 9
Ottawa Charge
2–5 in last 7 road games
Overs hit in 4 of last 6
PP has scored in 3 straight games
Head‑to‑Head
Boston has won 3 of last 4 at home
Unders hit in 5 of last 7 meetings
GAME ODDS
Ottawa Charge 5
Boston Fleet – 150
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 7, 2026
