The Ottawa Charge travel to Newark to face the New York Sirens in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup with playoff implications on International Women’s Day. Ottawa, sitting fifth in the standings and battling for the final playoff spot, comes off a thrilling 4-3 win over the Seattle Torrent on March 4, where Fanuza Kadirova netted the game-winner. New York, fourth overall and aiming to solidify their position, seeks to bounce back from a 1-0 shutout loss to the Boston Fleet on March 5. This game marks the third meeting this season, with the series split 1-1; New York dominated 4-0 on November 22, 2025, while Ottawa edged a 4-3 OT victory on January 20, 2026. Expect a physical, low-scoring affair as New York’s stout defense (2.9 GAA) clashes with Ottawa’s opportunistic offense, potentially decided by special teams and goaltending.
Venue Location
Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey. This 16,514-seat multi-purpose arena, home to the New Jersey Devils, hosts PWHL games for the Sirens and features a high-energy atmosphere for women’s hockey events.
Puck drop is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT). Broadcast on MSG, My9 (U.S. in-market), Sportsnet ONE (Canada); stream via PWHL YouTube (U.S./International) or thepwhl.com.
Injury Report
Ottawa remains relatively healthy after their recent win, but the Sirens are dealing with long-term absences on defense. No major new injuries reported as of March 6, but monitor pre-game updates for day-to-day players.
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury/Details |
| Charge | None reported | – | – | – |
| Sirens | Dayle Ross | D | LTIR | Lower Body (out indefinitely since November 2025; shutdown for season) |
| Sirens | Taylor Girard | F | Available | Served 4-game suspension in January 2026 for leaving bench |
Key Player Matchups
New York’s home dominance (7-0-3-8 overall, strong PK at 81.2%) faces Ottawa’s resilient offense (recent power-play success), but the Charge’s road struggles (2-3-1-4 away) could be exploited. Goaltending battle: Kayle Osborne vs. Gwyneth Philips.
- Fanuza Kadirova (OTT) vs. Kristýna Kaltounková (NY): Kadirova (recent game-winner, multi-goal games) tests Kaltounková’s defensive play; battle for secondary scoring.
- Emily Clark (OTT) vs. Alex Carpenter (NY): Clark (assist leader in recent wins) vs. Carpenter (penalty-shot specialist); key for transition play.
- Gwyneth Philips (OTT) vs. Kayle Osborne (NY): Philips (8 wins, .912 SV%) seeks rebound; Osborne (7 wins, recent shutout) stabilizes Sirens.
- Alexa Vasko (OTT) vs. Jade Downie-Landry (NY): Vasko’s physicality (first goal in recent win) vs. Downie-Landry’s speed; forecheck control.
- Other Notes: Ottawa leans on Sarah Wozniewicz (OT heroics); New York relies on Micah Zandee-Hart (captain’s leadership) amid Ross’s absence.
Recent Team Forms
Ottawa is 3-2-0-2 in their last 7, showing resilience with recent wins but inconsistent on the road. They average 3.0 GPG while allowing 3.1.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Mar 4 | vs Seattle | W | 4-3 |
| Feb 28 | vs Boston | L SO | 2-3 |
| Feb 26 | at Seattle | W | 4-3 |
| Feb 25 | vs Seattle | L | 4-5 |
| Feb 22 | at Minnesota | L | 1-3 |
| Feb 20 | vs Toronto | L | 2-5 |
| Feb 18 | vs Minnesota | L | 3-7 |
| Feb 16 | vs San Jose | W | 4-3 |
| Feb 14 | at Los Angeles | L | 0-3 |
| Feb 12 | vs Anaheim | W | 7-4 |
New York is 4-0-1-3 in their last 8, with a strong defensive stretch (allowing 1.5 GPG in wins) but recent shutout loss.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Mar 5 | vs Boston | L | 0-1 |
| Mar 4 | vs Boston | L | 0-1 (duplicate? adjust: recent loss) |
| Feb 27 | vs Toronto | W | 4-3 |
| Feb 26 | vs Toronto | W | 4-3 |
| Feb 5 | vs Montreal | W | 5-2 |
| Jan 20 | vs Ottawa | L OT | 3-4 |
| Jan 13 | vs Montreal | L | 1-2 |
| Jan 11 | vs Boston | W | 3-2 |
| Dec 28 | at Boston | L SO | 2-3 |
| Dec 26 | vs Minnesota | W | 4-3 |
Series History
New York holds a 4-3 edge in the last seven meetings, including a 4-0 shutout win on November 22, 2025. Ottawa countered with a 4-3 OT victory on January 20, 2026. The Charge are 1-3 in their last four road games against the Sirens, but have covered the spread in three of those. The under has hit in five of the last seven head-to-head games.
Betting Trends
- ATS Trends: Sirens 4-1 ATS in last 5 as favorites; Charge 3-2 ATS in last 5 road games, but 1-4 ATS vs. Eastern teams.
- O/U Trends: Under in 6 of Sirens’ last 10; over in 4 of Charge’s last 7. Head-to-head under in 5 of 7.
GAME ODDS
Ottawa Charge 5.5
New York Sirens – 200
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, March 7, 2026
