Venue
Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, BC (Vancouver Goldeneyes home arena). Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM EDT / 7:00 PM PDT. The game will be broadcast on MSGSN (New York regional), TSN (Canada), and available nationally/internationally via the PWHL YouTube channel or streaming platforms.
Recent Team Forms
New York Sirens (last 5, most recent first):
- Mar 15: 3-4 L @ MIN (road)
- Mar 8: 6-2 W vs OTT (home)
- Mar 5: 0-1 L @ BOS (road)
- Feb 26: 1-4 L @ MTL (road)
- Jan 28: 3-4 SO L vs BOS (home)
Form: 1-4-0-0 in the last 5 (1 win in last 8+ overall). They’ve been leaky defensively on the road (allowing 3+ goals frequently) and are 1-0-2-4 since mid-January.
Vancouver Goldeneyes (last 5, most recent first):
- Mar 14: 2-3 OT L @ OTT (road)
- Mar 10: 1-2 OT L @ BOS (road)
- Mar 1: 1-2 L @ TOR (road)
- Jan 28: 1-4 L vs MIN (home)
- Jan 25: 3-1 W vs SEA (home)
Form: 1-0-2-2 in the last 5 (mostly losses, with OT heartbreak). Vancouver has struggled to score consistently (under 2 GF in 4 of last 5) and has been poor away from Pacific Coliseum.
Series History (2025-26 Season)
The teams have played three times already, with New York holding a 2-1 edge overall:
- Nov 29, 2025: New York 5 – Vancouver 1 (New York home) – Rookie outburst for Sirens.
- Dec 6, 2025: New York 0 – Vancouver 4 (Vancouver home) – Emerance Maschmeyer shutout; Goldeneyes’ first regulation win.
- Dec 31, 2025: New York 2 – Vancouver 0 (New York home) – Kayle Osborne shutout; Sirens closed 2025 strong.
Games have been low-scoring or blowout-style depending on venue. Vancouver has yet to lose in regulation at home in this matchup, while New York dominates at Prudential Center. Expect physical, special-teams-heavy play tonight at Pacific Coliseum.
Injury Report
New York Sirens: Significant forward depth issues. Taylor Girard (knee) was stretchered off in a recent game and remains out (history of knee injuries raises long-term concern). Anne Cherkowski and Casey O’Brien are also sidelined post-Olympic break stretch. No forwards currently on reserve list, forcing defensive players into forward roles. This has contributed to their recent defensive struggles.
Vancouver Goldeneyes: Malia Schneider and Darcie Lappan on reserve (both have seen regular PWHL time earlier this season). No other major reports; the expansion roster is otherwise relatively healthy but thin overall. New York is more impacted heading into this road game.
Key Player Matchups
- New York Offense vs. Vancouver Defense/Goaltending: Kristýna Kaltounková leads the Sirens (and is near the league lead) with 11 goals. Sarah Fillier (3G-11A-14P) and Casey O’Brien (5G-9A-14P, if available) provide playmaking. They’ll test Vancouver’s blueline led by Claire Thompson (3G-6A-9P) and goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer (strong in prior matchup).
- Vancouver Scoring Threats vs. New York Goaltending: Izzy Daniel (5G), Sarah Nurse (4G in limited GP), and Tereza Vanišová (1G-7A-8P) carry the load. Hannah Miller adds secondary scoring. New York’s netminding has been inconsistent on the road lately.
- Special Teams & Physicality: Both teams lean on power-play opportunities; New York’s road penalty kill has been tested. Watch for net-front battles and rookie contributions from both sides.
Betting Trends
- New York is 1-4 in its last 5 overall and poor on the road (recent losses to strong teams).
- Vancouver is 3-5-2-0 in last 10 and has taken multiple games to OT lately but struggles to finish. Home games for the Goldeneyes trend lower-scoring.
- Head-to-head: 2 of 3 games stayed Under 4.5; Vancouver is 1-0 in regulation at home vs. NY.
- Road favorites in PWHL have mixed success this season; injuries to New York forwards have led to higher GA averages (3.4+ recently). Public betting likely leans New York, creating potential value on Vancouver.
GAME ODDS
New York Sirens 4.5
Vancouver Goldeneyes – 145
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, March 17, 2026
