Venue and Game Overview
The Coca-Cola Coliseum, located at 45 Manitoba Drive in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, will host this Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) matchup. This historic venue, part of Exhibition Place, seats approximately 8,000 for hockey and serves as the primary home for the Toronto Sceptres. Opened in 1921 and renovated multiple times, it features a classic arena atmosphere with modern amenities, including excellent sightlines and a passionate fanbase known for creating a lively environment. The ice surface is standard NHL size (200×85 feet), favoring fast-paced, physical play. This game marks an early-season clash between two Eastern Conference rivals, with both teams hovering around .500 and vying for playoff positioning in the expanded eight-team league.
The PWHL, in its third season, continues to emphasize high-skill women’s hockey, with points awarded as 3 for a regulation win, 2 for an overtime/shootout win, and 1 for an
overtime/shootout loss.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. Broadcast options include MSG for New York viewers, Prime Video in Canada, and the PWHL YouTube channel or thepwhl.com for international audiences.
Injury Report
New York Sirens: Forward Sarah Fillier is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury, stemming from a hit by Seattle Torrent defender Aneta Tejralová during the Dallas Takeover Tour on December 29, 2025.
Fillier, the 2025 PWHL Rookie of the Year, returned briefly to that game but missed the subsequent matchup against Vancouver on December 31 and remains questionable for this contest. Goaltender Kayle Osborne recently overcame an early-game injury scare in the January 2 win over Montréal, stopping 42 shots in a strong rebound performance.
No other major injuries reported, though the team is monitoring depth forwards for minor ailments.
Toronto Sceptres: No significant injuries noted in recent reports. Goaltender Raygan Kirk is healthy after a career-high 37-save effort in the January 3 shootout loss to Seattle.
Forward Daryl Watts, who dealt with a suspected concussion earlier in the season, has fully recovered and is expected to play.
The Sceptres’ blue line, led by Renata Fast and Ella Shelton, appears at full strength.
Key Player Matchups
This game features intriguing battles across all positions, highlighting offensive firepower, defensive grit, and goaltending prowess.
Forward Matchup: Alex Carpenter (NY) vs. Blayre Turnbull (TOR)
Carpenter, New York’s leading scorer with 8 goals and 12 assists through 10 games, brings speed and playmaking to the top line. She’ll face off against Turnbull, Toronto’s captain and a physical two-way center known for her faceoff wins (58% this season) and penalty-kill contributions. Expect Turnbull to shadow Carpenter in key situations, limiting her space in the slot.
Defense Matchup: Micah Zandee-Hart (NY) vs. Natalie Spooner (TOR)
Zandee-Hart, the Sirens’ shutdown defender and inaugural captain, averages 24 minutes per game and leads the team with 45 blocked shots. She’ll be tasked with containing Spooner, Toronto’s sniper who has 7 goals despite the team’s offensive struggles. Spooner’s quick release could test Zandee-Hart’s gap control, especially on the power play.
Goaltending Matchup: Corinne Schroeder (NY) vs. Raygan Kirk (TOR)
Schroeder (4-4 record, 2.43 GAA, .918 SV%) has been a bright spot for New York, including four shutouts this season.
Kirk (3-3-3 record, 2.50 GAA, .910 SV%) shone in the recent loss to Seattle with 37 saves.
This could be a low-scoring affair if both netminders stand tall, with Schroeder’s experience giving New York a slight edge in high-danger saves.
Other notables: If Fillier plays, her matchup against Toronto’s Renata Fast could spark fireworks, as Fast’s speed neutralizes elite forwards.
Toronto’s depth forwards like Jesse Compher add secondary scoring threats.
Recent Team Forms
Both teams enter with mixed results, but New York shows momentum while Toronto seeks consistency post-expansion losses.
New York Sirens (Last 5 Games: 3-0-0-2):
Jan 2 vs. Montréal: W 4-3 (Osborne 42 saves; Bargman first PWHL goal).
Dec 31 vs. Vancouver: W 2-0 (Shutout; strong defensive effort).
Dec 29 vs. Seattle: W 4-3 (Overcame Fillier injury scare).
Dec 21 vs. Toronto: L 3-4 (Close battle; power play struggled).
Dec 17 vs. Boston: L 0-2 (Offense shut down).
The Sirens are on a three-game win streak, averaging 3.4 goals per game, but their power play has been cold recently (1-for-12).
Toronto Sceptres (Last 5 Games: 2-0-1-2):
Jan 3 vs. Seattle: L 2-3 SO (Kirk 37 saves; controlled OT but fell short).
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Dec 30 at Montréal: W 2-1 (Defensive masterclass).
Dec 21 at New York: W 4-3 (Capitalized on Sirens’ mistakes).
Dec 17 vs. Boston: L 1-3 (Offense stagnant).
Dec 14 vs. Ottawa: L 2-3 OT (Earned a point in extra time).
Toronto has points in 4 of their last 5 (2-0-2-1 including OTLs), but scoring dips to 2.0 goals per game without lost stars like Sarah Nurse.
Series History
Toronto holds a commanding edge in the all-time series, leading 6-1 in regular-season meetings since the PWHL’s inception.
The Sceptres have won the last four encounters, including a 4-3 victory on December 21, 2025, at Prudential Center.
New York’s lone win came in a 5-1 blowout during the 2024-25 season. Toronto averages 3.2 goals per game against New York, exploiting defensive lapses, while the Sirens struggle to convert chances (2.4 GPG). Home-ice advantage favors Toronto, with a 4-0 record vs. New York at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Betting Trends
New York Sirens: 3-2 ATS in last 5; Unders hit in 4 of last 6 (low-scoring streak). Road underdogs: 2-3 this season, but 2-1 when getting +120 or better.
The Sirens are 4-1 when scoring first but 1-4 when trailing after the first period.
Toronto Sceptres: 4-1-1 ATS in last 6 home games; Overs in 3 of last 5 vs. Eastern foes. As favorites: 3-2 this season, but 1-2 when -140 or shorter.
Toronto is 5-0 when holding opponents under 25 shots but 0-3-2 when allowing 30+.
League Trends: Home teams are 18-12 ATS in PWHL this season; Unders prevail in rivalry games (60% hit rate). Toronto games trend Under at home (6-4), while New York road tilts go Over (4-1).
GAME ODDS
New York Sirens 4.5
Toronto Sceptres – 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, January 5, 2026
