The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) continues its 2025-26 season with an intriguing matchup between the surging Ottawa Charge and the league-leading Boston Fleet. This game is part of the PWHL’s Takeover Tour, bringing high-level women’s hockey to new markets. Ottawa enters on a hot streak, while Boston boasts one of the strongest defensive units in the league. Expect a competitive battle as Ottawa looks to close the gap in the standings against a Boston team that’s been dominant through the first third of the season.
Game Information
Puckdrop is scheduled for 1:00 PM AST (12:00 PM EST).
Venue: Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia (neutral site as part of the PWHL Takeover Tour).
Note: A minor fire at the venue earlier this week caused no injuries and is not expected to impact the game.
Recent Team Forms
Ottawa Charge: The Charge are on fire, riding a franchise-record five-game winning streak after a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Goldeneyes on January 9, 2026.
Their last five: W (4-2 vs. VAN), W (3-2 SO vs. BOS on Dec 27), W (OT vs. opponent unspecified), W (OT), W (OT). Ottawa has excelled in close games, earning points in extra time and outlasting opponents with strong goaltending and timely scoring.
Boston Fleet: Boston remains unbeaten in regulation at home (4-0-0-0) but this is a neutral-site game. They secured a 2-1 win over the Seattle Torrent on January 7, 2026, extending their strong form.
Their last five: W (2-1 vs. SEA), L (3-2 SO at OTT on Dec 27), W, W, W. Earlier in the season, Boston had their own five-game win streak, showcasing depth and defensive prowess.
They’ve allowed the fewest goals league-wide.
Series History
Boston holds a slight edge in the all-time series, with 7 wins to Ottawa’s 5.
Over the last five seasons, Boston is 7-3 against Ottawa.
However, Ottawa has won the last two meetings, including a 3-2 shootout victory on December 27, 2025, where they overcame a strong Boston performance.
Prior to that, Boston had won four straight. Games between these teams often go to extra time, with low-scoring affairs common due to elite goaltending on both sides.
Injury Report
Information on injuries is limited as of January 10, 2026, with no major updates reported for this specific game.
Ottawa Charge: Forward Dayle Ross was recently activated from Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR), providing a boost to their lineup.
Earlier in the season (around January 2025), players like Katerina Mrazova, Jincy Roese, Ronja Savolainen, Anna Meixner, and Alexa Vasko were sidelined, but most appear to have returned based on recent game participation.
Boston Fleet: Forward Alina Müller was mentioned in a recent team announcement (January 7, 2026), but details are unclear—potentially a suspension or minor issue, as no long-term absence is noted.
The Fleet otherwise appear healthy, with no other reported injuries impacting their roster.
Both teams are expected to be near full strength, though PWHL injury disclosures can be conservative.
Key Player Matchups
This game features several intriguing battles, particularly in goaltending and forward lines:
Goaltending: Emerance Maschmeyer (OTT) vs. Aerin Frankel (BOS): Maschmeyer has been pivotal in Ottawa’s win streak, posting strong save percentages in close games.
Frankel leads the league in goals-against average and has been nearly unbeatable, allowing just 1.6 goals per game for Boston.
Expect low shots and high saves in a defensive duel.
Forwards: Brianne Jenner (OTT) vs. Hilary Knight (BOS): Jenner, Ottawa’s captain, has been clutch, scoring the shootout winner in their last meeting against Boston.
Knight, a veteran leader for Boston, drives their offense with physical play and scoring touch.
Defense: Jincy Roese (OTT) vs. Megan Keller (BOS): Roese anchors Ottawa’s blue line, but Keller’s shutdown ability (noted in team previews) could neutralize Ottawa’s recent scoring surge.
Watch for physicality here, as both teams average around 2.5 goals per game.
These matchups highlight Boston’s defensive edge against Ottawa’s momentum-driven
Betting Trends
Ottawa Charge: Strong in unders recently, with 4 of their last 5 games under 4.5 goals. They’re 5-0 in their win streak but have a 23.3% power play (solid) and 80% penalty kill (middling).
Ottawa has not won the 2nd period in regulation often, but excels in OT/SO (3 OTW this season).
Boston Fleet: Dominating unders, with 8 of 10 games under 4.5 goals thanks to elite defense (1.6 GA/GP, 95% PK).
They’ve struggled in the 2nd period at home (not winning in 10 of 11), but this neutral site mitigates that. Boston is 7-3 in their last 10 overall and covers spreads against weaker offenses.
Head-to-Head Trends: Games average under 5 goals, with recent tilts going to extra time. Ottawa is 2-0 in the last two, but Boston has won 7 of 12 all-time.
Neutral site could favor unders further.
GAME ODDS
Ottawa Charge 4
Boston Fleet + 100
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 10, 2026
