The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) resumes after a brief international break with an early Western Conference tilt between the Ottawa Charge (1-3-0-0) and the Vancouver Goldeneyes (1-1-0-3) on Tuesday night. This rematch of their November 26 meeting—where Ottawa dominated 5-1 at home—pits two expansion-challenged squads against each other amid broader league parity. Vancouver, hosting its second home game of the season, aims to leverage Pacific Coliseum’s energy and a stout defensive core, while Ottawa seeks to snap a two-game skid against a familiar foe. With both teams mired in the lower half of the standings, this matchup could signal momentum shifts before the holiday schedule intensifies. Broadcast on Sportsnet Pacific and available via PWHL streaming.
Venue and Logistics
Location: Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, British Columbia (historic venue in Hastings-Sunrise neighborhood, capacity ~16,000 but configured for ~6,000 hockey). Home to the Goldeneyes’ inaugural season, it’s known for its raucous atmosphere and sightlines, drawing 4,200 for Vancouver’s December 6 shutout win.
Puckdrop: 7:00 p.m. PT / 10:00 p.m. ET
Injury Report
Both teams are navigating early-season bumps, with Vancouver hit harder by a key absence. No major updates from the international break, but depth will be tested in a back-to-back potential later in the week.
Ottawa Charge:
Out: None reported. The Charge return from the break at full strength, with no new injuries from their December 4 loss to Toronto.
Questionable: Forward Gabbie Hughes (3 goals in 4 games) – minor lower-body tweak in practice but skated fully Monday; expected to play.
Probable: Captain Brianne Jenner (team-leading 5 points) – cleared after routine maintenance; logged 22:15 TOI vs. Toronto.
Vancouver Goldeneyes:
Out: Forward Sarah Nurse (Olympic gold medalist, 2 goals pre-injury) – upper-body injury, placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) retroactive to November 28; expected absence through January.
Questionable: Defender Emma Greco (1 assist) – day-to-day with undisclosed issue from December 6; practiced limited.
Probable: Goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer (.945 SV% in 2 starts) – fully cleared; backed up Kristen Campbell (.920 SV%) in shutout win.
Vancouver activated reserve forward Malia Schneider to fill Nurse’s spot, adding speed but subtracting Nurse’s physicality (team-high 25 hits).
Key Player Matchups
Vancouver’s elite blue line faces Ottawa’s opportunistic forwards in a battle of transition play, while goaltending duels could decide a low-scoring affair. The Goldeneyes’ power play (25% efficiency) tests Ottawa’s penalty kill (78.6%).
Ottawa F Brianne Jenner vs. Vancouver D Sophie Jaques
Jenner (5 points, including GWG vs. Vancouver on Nov. 26) thrives on the cycle, but Jaques (Frost’s top defender in 2024-25 Cup run, 15 blocks already) anchors Vancouver’s shutdown pair with Claire Thompson. Jaques held opponents to 1.8 SOG/game in college; if she neutralizes Jenner’s office (top of crease), Ottawa’s offense (2.0 GPG) stalls.
Vancouver F Hannah Miller vs. Ottawa D Jocelyne Larocque
Miller (3 goals, including empty-netter in 4-0 win vs. NY) is Vancouver’s sniper on the rush, but Larocque (veteran shutdown D, 12 blocks) pairs with Kathryn Reilly to limit high-danger chances (team-low 22%). Larocque’s physicality (18 hits) could force Miller wide, where Vancouver’s rush efficiency drops to 35%.
Ottawa G Sanni Ahola vs. Vancouver F Michela Cava
Ahola (.915 SV%, 3.25 GAA in 3 starts) faces Cava (2 assists, forecheck menace), who cycles relentlessly (team-high 14 takeaways). Cava’s line generated 12 shots vs. Ottawa in November; Ahola’s rebound control (1.2/game) must hold, or Vancouver exploits second chances (35% of goals).
Team Records
Both teams sit outside the playoff picture early, with Ottawa at 1-3-0-0 (3 points, .250 win%) and Vancouver at 1-1-0-3 (4 points, .333 win%). The Charge rank 7th in goals-for (7) but 6th in goals-against (12), while the Goldeneyes boast the league’s stingiest defense (5 GA) but struggle offensively (6 GF).
| Team | Record | Points | GF/GA | Home/Away |
| Ottawa Charge | 1-3-0-0 | 3 | 7/12 | 1-2-0-0 / 0-1-0-0 |
| Vancouver Goldeneyes | 1-1-0-3 | 4 | 6/5 | 1-0-0-0 / 0-1-0-3 |
Recent Team Forms
Ottawa’s lone win came against Vancouver, but back-to-back losses highlight defensive lapses (9 GA in last two). Vancouver’s shutout vs. NY signals blue-line promise, but Nurse’s absence caps scoring depth.
Ottawa Charge Last Five Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| Dec 4 | @ Toronto | L 1-3 | Jenner goal; 28 SOG, 0/3 PP |
| Dec 2 | vs Minnesota | L 1-5 | Hughes assist; 3.25 GAA |
| Nov 26 | vs Vancouver | W 5-1 | Jenner 2G; 35 SOG, 2/4 PP |
| Nov 22 | vs New York | L 0-4 | Shutout loss; 22 SOG |
| Nov 15 | @ Boston | L 2-4 | Mrázová goal; 1/3 PK |
Vancouver Goldeneyes Last Five Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| Dec 6 | vs New York | W 4-0 | Maschmeyer shutout; Miller 2G |
| Nov 26 | @ Ottawa | L 1-5 | Boreen goal; 25 SOG, 0/2 PP |
| Nov 22 | vs Seattle | L 2-3 | Cava assist; OT loss |
| Nov 15 | @ Toronto | L 1-4 | Gardiner goal; 2.50 GAA |
| Nov 8 | vs Minnesota | W 3-2 | Jaques assist; 1/2 PK |
Series History
Ottawa leads the all-time series 1-0-0-0, with their November 26 meeting a lopsided 5-1 Charge victory at TD Place (Jenner: 2G; Ahola: 24 saves). Vancouver held a 1-0 lead early but collapsed with three third-period goals against. No prior playoff history; this is the second of four season meetings (next: Jan. 9 at Ottawa).
Betting Trends: Home teams win 62% of PWHL games (28-17 in 2025); Vancouver is 1-0 SU at home but 0-1 ATS as favorites. Ottawa is 0-2 ATS on the road (both covering +1.5). League-wide, unders hit 58% when totals are 5.0 or lower (22-16), fitting defensive-minded Vancouver (2.0 GA/game). Public money 55% on Vancouver ML; sharps leaning under (PWHL overs 45% in December games). Expansion teams like Vancouver are 4-2 ATS as home favorites.
Historical Betting Results (PWHL Regular Season): Favorites cover 55% (33-27); totals under in 60% of low-scoring matchups (teams <3.0 GPG combined). Rematches favor the first winner 65% SU (13-7), but road teams cover 70% in revenge spots.
GAME ODDS
Ottawa Charge 4.5
Vancouver Goldeneyes – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, December 15, 2025
