The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) showcases an Eastern Conference clash as the New York Sirens visit the Boston Fleet. This matchup features two top teams in the standings, with Boston leading the league and New York close behind in a competitive race. Below is a detailed breakdown of all essential aspects.
Venue Location
The game will take place at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell in Lowell, Massachusetts. This arena, with a capacity of about 6,500 for hockey, serves as one of Boston’s home venues alongside Agganis Arena. It has hosted several PWHL games this season, including Boston’s recent 2-1 shootout win over Seattle on January 18, 2026.
The Fleet have a strong home record at Tsongas, contributing to their top position.
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST (12:00 AM UTC on January 29) This evening slot is typical for PWHL midweek games, broadcast on NESN and available for streaming.
Recent Team Forms
Both teams have been competitive, but Boston enters with stronger consistency, while New York has hit a rough patch. Here’s a summary of their last five games (up to January 25, 2026):
| Team | Last 5 Games | Key Notes |
| Boston Fleet | W 2-1 SO at Seattle (Jan 18) thepwhl.com +1 , L 1-2 SO vs Ottawa (Jan 11, in Halifax) thepwhl.com , W 4-2 vs Seattle (Jan 7) thepwhl.com , W 3-1 at Vancouver (Dec), W 5-2 vs Toronto (Dec) | Excelled in close games, with shootout prowess and solid defense (allowing 1.6 goals per game recently). Offense boosted by multi-point efforts from Hilary Knight. Form: 4-0-1-0 (13 points). |
| New York Sirens | L 2-6 at Minnesota (Jan 25) thepwhl.com , OTL 3-4 vs Ottawa (Jan 20) thepwhl.com , W 2-1 vs Montreal (Jan 18, in DC) russianmachineneverbreaks.com , W 4-3 OT at Toronto (Jan), L 1-3 vs Boston (Dec 17) thepwhl.com | Struggled defensively in losses, but showed offensive spark in wins (e.g., rookies like Anna Bargman scoring twice vs MIN). Form: 2-0-1-2 (7 points). |
Boston’s form highlights their ability to win in various ways, while New York’s recent skid (0-1-1-2 in last four) could be a concern heading into this road game.
Series History
Boston has dominated this rivalry since the PWHL’s start, with a strong head-to-head edge: Head-to-Head Record: Boston 9 wins, New York 3 wins (including all-time meetings).
Last 5 Meetings:
Dec 17, 2025: Boston 2-0 vs New York.
Feb 23, 2025: Boston 4-1 at New York (in Buffalo?)
Feb 17, 2025: Boston 3-2 vs New York
Jan 31, 2025: New York 3-2 at Boston
Dec 18, 2024: Boston 4-1 vs New York
Key Trends: Boston has won 8 straight against New York (6 regulation, 2 shootouts), dating back to April 2024, marking the longest active streak in the PWHL.
Games average 4.2 goals, with 6 of the last 10 under 4.5 totals. Boston is 5-1 at home vs New York.
Injury Report
Boston Fleet:
Forward Hannah Bilka: Out (long-term injured reserve, lower-body injury from Rivalry Series).
Bilka, a key depth player, has been sidelined since February 2025.
No other major injuries reported; the team signed Jillian Dempsey as cover earlier in the season.
New York Sirens:
Forward Taylor Girard: Questionable (recently suspended 4 games on January 19 for an incident, likely served by now after games on Jan 20 and 25).
Girard was acquired in a trade and is a scoring threat when available.
No other active injuries; the Sirens have managed without stars like Jade Downie-Landry in past games. Both teams are mostly healthy, but monitor pre-game scratches for Olympic-related fatigue or minor issues.
Key
Player Matchups
This game highlights elite talent and tactical battles:
Key Offensive Matchup: Boston’s Hilary Knight (veteran captain with clutch scoring, leading in points) vs. New York’s Alex Carpenter (top PWHL scorer, dangerous in transition). Knight has tormented New York in past meetings, while Carpenter’s speed could exploit Boston’s blueline.
Defensive Battle: Boston’s Megan Keller (elite defender, high save percentage support) tasked with shutting down New York’s rookies like Kristýna Kaltounková and Anna Bargman (recent goal scorers).
New York’s Kayle Osborne must contain Boston’s depth forwards like Loren Gabel.
Goaltending Duel: Boston’s Abbey Levy (.963 SV% this season) vs. New York’s Corinne Schroeder or alternate (.930 SV%). Levy has been stellar in shutouts, giving Boston an edge in low-scoring affairs.
Special Teams: Boston’s penalty kill (96.7%) could neutralize New York’s power play (10.6%). Watch for Boston’s 17.5% PP efficiency vs. New York’s 79.1% PK.
Physicality is expected, as seen in recent line brawls in other games.
Betting Trends
Rivalry-Specific: 6 of last 10 games under 4.5 goals; Boston 8-0 in last 8 vs New York.
Home team wins 75% in this series. Team Trends: Boston 5-0 to the under in last 5 home games; New York 3-2 to the over on the road but 2-3 straight up in last 5 away.
Boston covers puck line in 60% of wins. General PWHL: Unders hit 55% league-wide; favorites win 62% but close games common (45% decided by one goal).
GAME ODDS
New York Sirens 4.5
Boston Fleet – 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, January 27, 2026
