The Montréal Victoire and New York Sirens are set to face off in a high-stakes PWHL matchup on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. With the regular season winding down, Montréal looks to maintain its first-place standing, while New York aims to snap its nine-game winless streak and finish strong at home.
Game Details
- Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
- Location: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
- Start Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: MSGSNHD, TSN 1, RDS 2, TSN.ca, TSN App, PWHL YouTube & thepwhl.com (U.S. / International)
Team Breakdown
Montréal Victoire (1st Place, 43 Points)
Montréal enters this matchup with a 10-6-1-5 record, having secured a 3-2 overtime victory over Boston in their last outing. Marie-Philip Poulin leads the team in scoring with 14 goals and five assists, while Laura Stacey is riding a six-game point streak (four goals, five assists).
Key Strengths:
- League-Best Road Record – Montréal has earned 17 points in 10 road games, proving its ability to win away from home.
- Clutch Performances in Overtime – The Victoire are 6-1 in games that go beyond regulation, the most OT/SO wins in the PWHL.
- Balanced Scoring – Multiple players contribute offensively, making them difficult to defend.
Key Weaknesses:
- Slow Starts – Montréal has struggled when conceding first, but has managed to rally in close games.
- Penalty Kill Concerns – The Victoire have allowed power-play goals in several recent matchups.
New York Sirens (6th Place, 22 Points)
New York is coming off a 5-2 loss to Boston, extending its winless streak to nine games (0-0-3-6). Sarah Fillier leads the team with eight goals and 14 assists, while Ella Shelton has been a bright spot, scoring twice in the third period of their last game.
Key Strengths:
- Home Ice Advantage – Despite struggles, New York has played better at Prudential Center.
- Fillier’s Playmaking Ability – She remains one of the league’s top offensive threats.
- Desperation Factor – The Sirens are eager to end their losing streak, which could fuel an aggressive performance.
Key Weaknesses:
- Struggles Against Montréal – The Victoire lead the season series 6-3 in points, including a 6-2 win on Feb. 15.
- Defensive Breakdowns – New York has allowed five or more goals in three of its last five games.
Game Prediction & Key Matchups
Key Matchups:
- Poulin vs. Fillier – Two of the league’s top scorers go head-to-head.
- Stacey vs. Shelton – Stacey looks to extend her point streak, while Shelton has been a key contributor for New York.
- Special Teams Battle – Power-play execution could be the deciding factor.
