NEWARK, NJ – New York Sirens forward Jessie Eldridge delivered a dramatic overtime finish at Prudential Center on Sunday, scoring the game-winning goal with her first shot of the day to lift the Sirens to a 1-0 victory over the Sceptres.
The intense goaltending duel, which kept the game scoreless through regulation, marked the first 0-0 game in regulation in PWHL regular-season history. Eldridge’s game-winner came at 3:37 of the overtime period, assisted by Sarah Fillier and Jaime Bourbonnais. Sirens goaltender Corinne Schroeder recorded her second consecutive shutout with 28 saves, while Sceptres’ Kristen Campbell made 19 saves on 20 shots.
Quotes
Sirens Head Coach Greg Fargo: “Corinne Schroeder has been our number one goalie for a long time. She’s been demonstrating her level of play since day one, but there’s a calmness and competitiveness to her game that we really like right now. We’re fortunate to have depth with Kayle Osborne and Abbey Levy as well.”
Sirens Forward Jessie Eldridge: “Carpy made a smart change, and it opened up space. Filly (Sarah Fillier) made a good head-up play, and it was great to score here at home.”
Sceptres Head Coach Troy Ryan: “Plenty of offensive changes and looks, but Schroeder had a solid game. We need to improve on taking away her eyes more and capitalizing on quality chances.”
Sceptres Forward Emma Woods: “Just sticking with it—we need to have a better start, but we trust our game. We responded well in the second and third periods, but we need to find a way to bury our chances.”
Notables
- Schroeder becomes the first goaltender to post back-to-back shutouts during the PWHL regular season.
- Eldridge’s overtime winner was her second game-winning goal in three games for New York. She ranks third in team scoring with nine points (3G, 6A) in nine games.
- Fillier assisted on Eldridge’s goal, adding to her league lead in rookie points and assists. She is tied for the overall scoring lead with teammate Alex Carpenter and Minnesota defender Claire Thompson.
- Bourbonnais collected her first assist of the season, adding to her goal earlier against Toronto on Dec. 18.
- Sceptres forward Daryl Watts led the game with seven shots, tying her career-high.
Scoresheet Recap
| Period | Score: Toronto | Score: New York |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd | 0 | 0 |
| OT | 0 | 1 |
1st Period: No Scoring. Penalties: Gosling (Toronto; tripping) 9:58, Fast (Toronto; cross-checking) 12:30.
2nd Period: No Scoring. Penalties: MacKinnon (Toronto; slashing) 7:57, Fecteau (New York; hooking) 12:30.
3rd Period: No Scoring. Penalties: Shelton (New York; interference) 2:51.
1st OT Period: New York, Eldridge 3 (Fillier, Bourbonnais) 3:37. Penalties: No Penalties.
Shots on Goal
| Period | Toronto | New York |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | 10 |
| 2nd | 17 | 3 |
| 3rd | 7 | 5 |
| OT | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 28 | 20 |
Power Play Opportunities
- Toronto: 0 / 2
- New York: 0 / 3
Goalies
- Campbell (Toronto): 19/20 SV
- Schroeder (New York): 28/28 SV
Attendance: 3,258
Three Stars
| Star | Player (Team) | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Corinne Schroeder (New York) | 28/28 SV |
| 2nd | Jessie Eldridge (New York) | 1G |
| 3rd | Kristen Campbell (Toronto) | 19/20 SV |
Standings
| Team | Record | Points | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 3-2-1-3 | 14 | 3rd (Tied) |
| Toronto | 2-0-2-5 | 8 | 6th |
Upcoming Schedule
- Toronto: Tuesday, January 14 at Ottawa at 7:00 p.m. ET
- New York: Wednesday, January 15 vs. Minnesota at 7:00 p.m. ET
