The Montreal Victoire (3-1-1-3) face the New York Sirens (4-0-0-5) in a PWHL matchup between two teams navigating early-season inconsistencies. Montreal, sitting mid-pack in the standings, has struggled recently but boasts a strong historical edge in this rivalry. New York, despite more losses, has momentum from back-to-back shutout wins to close 2025 and plays at home, where they’ve been competitive. This game could hinge on goaltending and special teams, with both squads featuring elite talent amid rebuilds. The Victoire enter as favorites, but the Sirens’ recent defensive form makes an upset plausible.
Venue Location
Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey. This 16,514-capacity arena, home to the NHL’s New Jersey Devils, hosts the Sirens for select games and is known for its energetic crowds during women’s hockey events.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcast on MSG in New York and Sportsnet (East, Ontario, Pacific) in Canada, with streaming available on the PWHL’s official platforms.
Injury Report
Injuries are limited but impactful, particularly for the Sirens, who are missing a key offensive piece. No major absences reported for the Victoire, allowing them to field a near-full lineup.
Montreal Victoire: No players listed on the injury report heading into this matchup.
New York Sirens:
Sarah Fillier (F): Out – Upper body (day-to-day; suffered an illegal check to the head in a recent game against Seattle; no confirmed return timeline).
Fillier’s absence weakens New York’s forward depth, forcing reliance on veterans like Alex Carpenter for scoring. Monitor updates, as her status could shift pre-game.
Player Matchups
This rivalry often features physical, high-skill battles, with goaltending duels and forward clashes deciding outcomes. Key matchups highlight contrasting styles: Montreal’s balanced attack versus New York’s defensive resilience.
Marie-Philip Poulin (Victoire, C) vs. Alex Carpenter (Sirens, C): Poulin, a PWHL star with leadership and clutch scoring, will test Carpenter, New York’s leading point producer (20 points this season). Carpenter’s playmaking could exploit Montreal’s recent defensive lapses.
Ann-Renée Desbiens (Victoire, G) vs. Kayle Osborne (Sirens, G): Desbiens leads the league with a .952 SV%, providing stability for Montreal. Osborne (.909 SV%) has been stellar in New York’s recent shutouts and will need to stonewall the Victoire’s high-shot volume.
Tereza Vanisova (Victoire, F) vs. Jessie Eldridge (Sirens, F): Vanisova leads Montreal with five assists and brings speed to the forecheck. Eldridge (24 points for New York) offers physicality and scoring threat, potentially turning neutral-zone battles into opportunities.
Other Notables: Montreal’s Abby Roque (multi-point games recently) vs. New York’s Jaime Bourbonnais (D, physical presence). Without Fillier, Sirens’ secondary scoring from players like Kristýna Kaltounková becomes crucial against Montreal’s depth like Natálie Mlýnková.
Both teams are tied in points, but New York has played one more game. Montreal ranks higher in goals per game, while New York excels in shutout wins recently.
Recent Team Forms
Montreal has hit a skid, dropping their last two in regulation after a strong start. New York is surging, ending 2025 with consecutive shutouts and showing improved defense.
Montreal Victoire: The Victoire are 2-0-0-3 in their last five, with losses piling up amid fatigue. They fell 2-1 to Toronto on Dec. 27 at the Bell Centre and 2-1 to Seattle on Dec. 24, but earlier won 3-1 over Toronto on Dec. 7. Goaltending remains a strength, but offense has stalled (under two goals in recent losses).
New York Sirens: New York is 3-0-0-2 in their last five, riding a two-game win streak. They blanked Vancouver 2-0 on Dec. 31 and shut out another opponent prior (likely Seattle on Dec. 28 based on schedule). Earlier setbacks included a 5-1 loss to Vancouver on Nov. 29, but recent form highlights shutout goaltending and timely scoring.
| Last 5 Games | Montreal Victoire | New York Sirens |
| Most Recent | L 2-1 vs TOR (12/27) | W 2-0 vs VAN (12/31) |
| L 2-1 vs SEA (12/24) | W (shutout, opp. TBD ~12/28) | |
| W 3-1 vs TOR (12/7) | L 4-0 @ MTL (11/25) | |
| L (prior, details limited) | L 5-1 vs VAN (11/29) | |
| W (early Dec win streak) | W 4-0 @ OTT (11/22) | |
| Record | 2-0-0-3 | 3-0-0-2 |
Series History
Montreal holds a strong all-time edge, with a 8-4-0-0 record against New York across 12 meetings since the PWHL’s inception. In the 2024-25 season, the series ended in a tie (3-3 overall), but Montreal dominated key games like a 6-2 win on Feb. 15, 2025, and a 3-2 victory on May 3, 2025. This season, the Victoire won the opener 4-0 on Nov. 25, 2025, in Laval, marking their first shutout in the matchup. New York is 2-4-0-0 at home against Montreal, with games averaging 4.5 goals and often decided by two or fewer.
Betting Trends
Montreal is 4-2 straight up in their last six against New York but 1-4 ATS in road games this season.
New York is 2-3 ATS at home but has covered in their last two wins (both shutouts).
The under has hit in 7 of the last 10 meetings (average 4.5 goals) and in 4 of Montreal’s last 5 games.
Montreal is 3-1 as favorites this season; New York is 2-3 as underdogs but 2-0 in their last two such spots.
Series trend: 6 of 12 games decided by two goals or fewer, with Montreal 5-1 in games with under 5 total goals.
GAME ODDS
Montreal Victoire – 135
New York Sirens 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, January 1, 2026
