The Ottawa Charge (1-1-0-5) travel to Toronto to face the Sceptres (3-0-1-2) in a Canadian rivalry matchup that’s part of the PWHL’s 2025-26 season. Ottawa has struggled early with a 1-1-0-5 record (5 points, last in the league), showing defensive vulnerabilities (allowing 3.4 GPG) but flashing offensive potential in their lone regulation win. Toronto, with a 3-0-1-2 record (10 points, tied for second), has been consistent, boasting a strong power play (estimated 20% based on early trends) and goaltending depth. This is the second head-to-head this season; Toronto won the first 4-2 on December 4 at Coca-Cola Coliseum, outshooting Ottawa 37-17. Expect a mid-tempo, physical game where Toronto’s home crowd and balanced attack could overwhelm Ottawa’s injury-hit lineup, but the Charge’s speed in transition (led by Brianne Jenner) might keep it close in a low-to-mid scoring affair.
Venue Location
Coca-Cola Coliseum, Toronto, ON. This 7,779-seat historic venue has been a solid home for the Sceptres (estimated 2-1-0-0 early season), where they’ve outshot opponents significantly in wins and leveraged crowd energy for comebacks.
Puckdrop is set for 7:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcast on Prime Video (Canada) and PWHL YouTube/thepwhl.com (international), with radio on TSN 1200 (Ottawa) and TSN 1050 (Toronto).
Injury Report
PWHL injury reports are limited, but recent updates show Ottawa dealing with key absences, while Toronto appears healthier. Reports as of December 22 evening.
Ottawa Charge:
Out: Gabbie Hughes (undisclosed – placed on IR, expected return unclear; top-line center missed recent games), Alexandra Huszák (undisclosed – remains out, injured in preseason).
Questionable/Probable: No major day-to-day reported; the team signed Olivia Wallin to a 10-day deal as depth.
Notable Notes: Hughes’ injury depletes center depth, forcing more from Jenner and Emily Clark. Huszák’s absence limits forward options, impacting secondary scoring.
Toronto Sceptres:
Out: No major injuries reported; the team is fully healthy per recent previews.
Questionable/Probable: None listed.
Notable Notes: Toronto’s clean bill allows full line combinations, with Jesse Compher and Natalie Spooner carrying the load in recent wins.
Ottawa’s injuries tilt the advantage to Toronto’s depth.
Player Matchups
Ottawa’s speed meets Toronto’s structured play, with injuries shifting focus to veteran leaders.
Brianne Jenner (OTT) vs. Jesse Compher (TOR): Jenner (estimated 4 points early season) brings leadership and playmaking against Compher’s recent hot streak (2 goals, 1 assist in Dec 21 win over New York). Jenner’s faceoff edge could control possession, but Compher’s two-way game exploits Ottawa’s depleted centers.
Katerina Mrazova (OTT) vs. Sarah Nurse (TOR): Mrazova (scoring threat) faces Nurse’s speed (key in Toronto’s wins). Mrazova’s creativity tests Toronto’s perimeter D, while Nurse’s shot volume exploits Ottawa’s 25th-ranked PK.
Emerance Maschmeyer (OTT) vs. Elaine Chuli (TOR): Maschmeyer (.900 SV% estimated) faces Chuli (35 saves in Dec 21 win). Maschmeyer’s agility keeps Ottawa in games, but Chuli’s form (.920 SV% in wins) limits shots (Ottawa 28.6 per game, 20th).
Other Key Battles: Jocelyne Larocque (OTT D) vs. Natalie Spooner (TOR, go-ahead goals); Jincy Roese (OTT) vs. Daryl Watts (TOR, secondary scoring).
Toronto’s health gives them matchup edges.
Recent Team Forms
Ottawa has split their last four, while Toronto rebounded with a win after a loss.
Ottawa Charge (Last 5 Games):
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Dec 21 | at Minnesota Frost | W 3-2 (OT) |
| Dec 17 | at Seattle Torrent | L 1-4 |
| Dec 4 | at Toronto Sceptres | L 1-3 |
| Nov 29 | vs. Boston Fleet | L (early season skid) |
| Nov 22 | vs. New York Sirens | L |
Form: 1-3-1 in last 5, averaging 2.0 GPG while allowing 3.0. The Minnesota OT win snapped a losing streak, with Sarah Wozniewicz’s winner and Gwyneth Philips’ stellar goaltending (estimated .920 SV%).
Toronto Sceptres (Last 5 Games):
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Dec 21 | at New York Sirens | W 4-3 |
| Dec 17 | vs. Montréal Victoire | L 1-2 (SO) |
| Dec 4 | vs. Ottawa Charge | W 3-1 |
| Dec 1 | vs. Seattle Torrent | W 4-2 |
| Nov 29 | at Boston Fleet | L 2-3 (OT) |
Form: 3-1-1 in last 5, averaging 3.0 GPG while allowing 2.2. The New York win featured Compher’s 2 goals and Chuli’s 35 saves, rebounding from the SO loss to Montréal.
Series History
Toronto holds a 1-1 head-to-head edge in limited PWHL history (since 2024 inception). In the 2024-25 season, Toronto won 4-3 and 3-1 against Ottawa, but Ottawa has won 1 of the last 3 overall. Games average 5.0 total goals, with unders hitting in 2 of 3. At Coca-Cola Coliseum, Toronto is 1-0 vs. Ottawa.
Betting Trends
Over is 2-1 in last 3 head-to-head; under is 3-2 in Toronto’s last 5 home games. Toronto 3-2 ATS as favorites in last 5; Ottawa 2-3 ATS after a win. Toronto 4-1 SU in last 5 vs. Ottawa; Ottawa 1-4 ATS on the road in last 5.
GAME ODDS
Ottawa Charge 4.5
Toronto Sceptres – 200
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, December 22, 2025
