The Toronto Sceptres (4-0-3-4) visit the Boston Fleet (7-0-2-2) in a pivotal PWHL matchup that could help Boston solidify their spot atop the league standings while Toronto looks to snap a recent slide and climb out of the middle pack. This is the third meeting of the season, with Boston holding a 1-1 head-to-head record so far—Toronto won the opener 3-2 in overtime on November 29, 2025, but Boston responded with a 4-1 victory on December 15, 2025. With Boston’s strong home form and Toronto’s scoring issues compounded by injuries, expect a defensive battle where special teams and goaltending could decide the outcome.
Venue Location
Tsongas Center, Lowell, Massachusetts. This multi-purpose arena, seating approximately 6,000 for hockey, has been the Fleet’s home since the PWHL’s inception and offers an intimate, energetic environment for fans.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT). The game will be streamed on PWHL YouTube (outside Canada), broadcast on TSN in Canada, and available on radio via local affiliates.
Recent Team Forms
The Fleet have been dominant, going 6-2-0-2 in their last 10 with a stingy defense allowing just 1.6 goals per game. Toronto is 3-2-0-3 in their last 10, plagued by shutouts and low scoring (1.8 goals per game recently).
Here’s a breakdown of each team’s last five games:
| Team | Date | Opponent | Result | Key Performers |
| Toronto Sceptres | Jan 6, 2026 | vs. Minnesota Frost | L 1-3 | Ella Shelton: 1 G; Kristen Campbell: 28 SV |
| Toronto Sceptres | Jan 3, 2026 | vs. Seattle Torrent | L 2-3 | Natalie Spooner: 1 G, 1 A; Troy Ryan (coach) noted scoring issues |
| Toronto Sceptres | Dec 30, 2025 | at New York Sirens | L 0-2 | No goals; Elaine Chuli: 24 SV in shutout loss |
| Toronto Sceptres | Dec 27, 2025 | vs. Ottawa Charge | W 3-2 OT | Renata Fast: GWG (before injury); Spooner: 2 A |
| Toronto Sceptres | Dec 23, 2025 | vs. Montreal Victoire | L 1-4 | Jesse Compher: 1 G |
| Boston Fleet | Jan 11, 2026 | vs. Ottawa Charge | L 1-2 SO | Alina Müller: 1 G; Aerin Frankel: 24 SV |
| Boston Fleet | Jan 7, 2026 | vs. Seattle Torrent | W 2-1 | Susanna Tapani: GWG; Frankel: 30 SV |
| Boston Fleet | Jan 4, 2026 | at Vancouver Goldeneyes | W 3-2 | Hilary Knight: 1 G, 1 A |
| Boston Fleet | Dec 31, 2025 | vs. New York Sirens | W 4-1 | Megan Keller: 2 A |
| Boston Fleet | Dec 28, 2025 | at Montreal Victoire | W 2-1 | Knight: GWG |
Injury Report
Toronto Sceptres: Allie Munroe (D, LTIR – lower body, out indefinitely since Dec 23), Renata Fast (D, day-to-day – lower body, expected to return soon), Hanna Baskin (recently signed to cover injuries, available).
Boston Fleet: Daniela Pejsova (D, out – upper body, sidelined since early January), no other major absences reported.
Toronto’s blue line is depleted, potentially exposing them to Boston’s forecheck, while Pejsova’s absence weakens the Fleet’s transition game.
Key
Player Matchups
This contest features offensive stars against stout defenses, with Boston’s experience potentially overwhelming Toronto’s youth amid injuries.
Hilary Knight (BOS) vs. Renata Fast (TOR): Knight (leading Fleet with 12 points) brings veteran scoring, but Fast’s speed (if she plays) could neutralize her in the neutral zone.
Alina Müller (BOS) vs. Blayre Turnbull (TOR): Müller’s playmaking (recent goal) faces Turnbull’s two-way center game, controlling faceoffs (Turnbull 52% win rate).
Natalie Spooner (TOR) vs. Megan Keller (BOS): Spooner’s sniping (8 goals) tests Keller’s shutdown defense (top blocks leader), especially on the power play where Boston ranks 2nd.
Susanna Tapani (BOS) vs. Savannah Harmon (TOR): Tapani’s recent GWG vs. Harmon’s mobility could create transition opportunities.
Goaltending: Aerin Frankel (BOS) vs. Kristen Campbell (TOR): Frankel (1.60 GAA recently) vs. Campbell (struggling with shutouts) – Boston has the clear advantage.
Boston’s depth favors them in key battles.
Series History
Boston and Toronto have split their limited head-to-heads, with Toronto holding a slight edge in all-time PWHL meetings at 5-2 (including preseason). In Boston, the Fleet are 2-1 vs. the Sceptres. Recent games average 4.5 total goals, trending toward low-scoring affairs with strong goaltending.
Betting Trends
Spread: Boston is 6-4 ATS in their last 10, covering in 4 of 5 home games. Toronto is 4-6 ATS overall but 3-2 ATS on the road as underdogs.
Moneyline: Boston has won 7 of their last 9 at home; Toronto is 2-4 in their last 6 as underdogs.
Over/Under: The under has hit in 6 of Boston’s last 10 games (average 3.2 total goals); Toronto games have gone under in 7 of 10 (low-scoring trend at 4.3 average).
Trends: Boston is 4-1 SU vs. Eastern teams this season; Toronto covers in low-total games (5-2 ATS when total <5). Head-to-head unders hit in 4 of last 5 (average 4.0 goals).
GAME ODDS
Toronto Sceptres 4.5
Boston Fleet – 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
