The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) features an intriguing rematch between the Toronto Sceptres and the Vancouver Goldeneyes on Thursday, January 22, 2026. This marks the second meeting between these expansion-era rivals in less than a week, following Toronto’s hard-fought overtime victory in their inaugural matchup. With both teams hovering in the lower half of the standings and battling for playoff positioning in an eight-team league, this West Coast clash at Pacific Coliseum could provide momentum ahead of the Olympic break in February. Toronto enters as a slight road underdog but with confidence from their recent head-to-head success, while Vancouver looks to leverage home ice and avenge the loss.
Venue Location
Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This historic arena, with a capacity of approximately 16,000, serves as the primary home for the Goldeneyes. It’s known for its intimate atmosphere and has hosted PWHL games since the league’s expansion to include Vancouver in 2025. The venue is part of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) complex and offers excellent sightlines for hockey.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:00 PM PST (10:00 PM EST). Broadcast details include Sportsnet (Canada regional feeds: East, Pacific, Ontario) for Canadian viewers, and streaming via the PWHL YouTube channel or thepwhl.com for international audiences. Officials and lineups will be confirmed closer to puck drop, but expect a standard PWHL format with three 20-minute periods and potential overtime/shootout.
Recent Team Forms
Both teams are coming off losses but have shown resilience in tight games. Here’s a breakdown of their last five outings:
Toronto Sceptres (1-4-0 in last 5, -6 goal differential):
Jan 20: 4-6 L at Seattle Torrent (High-scoring affair; Toronto’s defense faltered late)
Jan 17: 2-1 OTW vs Vancouver Goldeneyes (Snapped a three-game skid; strong goaltending)
Jan 14: 1-2 L at Boston Fleet (Competitive but outshot)
Jan 6: 0-2 L vs New York Sirens (Shutout loss; offensive drought)
Jan 3: 2-3 L vs Seattle Torrent (Close regulation defeat; power play ineffective)
Toronto’s form has been inconsistent, with three regulation losses in their last five. They’ve struggled on the road (3-3-0-0 away record) but excel in low-scoring games, going 3-1-1 when holding opponents under three goals.
Vancouver Goldeneyes (1-4-0 in last 5, -5 goal differential):
Jan 17: 1-2 OTL at Toronto Sceptres (Competitive rematch; Nurse’s return sparked offense)
Jan 11: 0-1 L at Montréal Victoire (Defensive battle; shutout by opponent)
Jan 9: 2-4 L at Ottawa Charge (Road struggles continue)
Jan 3: 4-3 W at Boston Fleet (Comeback win; Daniel and Miller multi-point games)
Dec 31: 0-2 L at New York Sirens (Offense stifled on the road)
Vancouver has lost four straight (including two in regulation), but three were one-goal games. They’re stronger at home (3-1-1-0 record) and have improved defensively since early-season blowouts, allowing just 10 goals in their last five.
Injury Report
Toronto Sceptres: Defender Allie Munroe was activated from long-term injured reserve (LTIR) on January 20 after missing six games with a lower-body injury sustained on December 23, 2025. She returned for the Seattle game and logged two assists in limited action this season. Rookie defender Hanna Baskin was moved to the reserve list in a corresponding move. No other major injuries reported; forward Renata Fast, who dealt with day-to-day issues earlier, is fully available.
Vancouver Goldeneyes: Forward Sarah Nurse returned from an eight-week arm injury on January 17, scoring in her first game back. Defender Nina Jobst-Smith has played two games since returning from LTIR and looked strong. No current absences noted, but the team has managed depth issues well during Nurse’s absence.
Both teams are relatively healthy heading into the Olympic roster freeze, with key players like Nurse and Munroe expected to suit up.
Key Player Matchups
This game features compelling individual battles, particularly with former teammates facing off. Expect these matchups to influence the outcome:
Sarah Nurse (VAN, F) vs. Toronto’s Top Defensive Pair (Renata Fast & Jocelyne Larocque): Nurse, a Hamilton native and former Sceptre, scored in her emotional return against Toronto on January 17. Her speed and scoring touch (2 goals in 2 games this season) will test Toronto’s veteran blueliners, who lead the team in ice time. Fast and Larocque combined for 10 blocked shots in the last meeting; they’ll aim to neutralize Nurse’s breakaways.
Daryl Watts (TOR, F) vs. Emerance Maschmeyer (VAN, G): Watts leads Toronto with 6 goals and 11 points, including the OT winner against Vancouver last game. Her quick release and positioning make her a threat in the slot. Maschmeyer, Vancouver’s starter, made a career-high 42 saves in the January 17 loss and ranks top-5 in PWHL save percentage (.925). This sniper-vs-goalie duel could decide a low-scoring affair.
Natalie Spooner (TOR, F) vs. Claire Thompson (VAN, D): Spooner (3 goals, 6 points) brings physicality and net-front presence for Toronto. Thompson, Vancouver’s top-scoring defender (3 goals, 8 points), uses her skating to disrupt forechecks. Watch for Spooner to battle in the crease against Thompson’s gap control.
Goaltending: Raygan Kirk (TOR) vs. Kristen Campbell (VAN): Kirk (4-4-1, .910 SV%) earned the win with 23 saves in the first matchup. Campbell, traded from Toronto to Vancouver on draft day, has a 3-3-1 record (.905 SV%) and familiarity with Sceptres’ shooters. If Maschmeyer starts instead, her recent form gives Vancouver an edge.
Other notables: Toronto’s Blayre Turnbull (4 goals, 8 points) and Emma Maltais (2 goals, 8 points) drive secondary scoring, while Vancouver’s Izzy Daniel (game-winners) and Hannah Miller (5 points) provide depth.
Series History
This is just the second meeting in PWHL history between these teams, as both entered the league via expansion in 2025. Toronto holds a 1-0-0-0 edge after a 2-1 overtime win on January 17, 2026, at Scotiabank Arena. In that game, Savannah Harmon scored for Toronto, Nurse tied it for Vancouver, and Watts sealed it in OT. The teams are scheduled for two more matchups: March 1 in Vancouver and March 29 in Toronto. Early trends suggest tight, low-scoring games—expect under 4.5 total goals as a pattern.
Betting Trends
Toronto Sceptres: 6-8 against the spread (ATS) this season; 4-3 ATS as underdogs. They’ve gone under in 9 of 14 games, including 5 of 7 on the road. Toronto is 2-4 in games following a loss and has lost 3 straight regulation decisions to Western teams (Seattle twice, Minnesota).
Vancouver Goldeneyes: 5-8 ATS; 3-2 ATS as favorites. Unders have hit in 8 of 13 games, with 6 of 7 road losses being by multiple goals—but they’re 4-1-1 at home. Vancouver is 2-3 after losses and has struggled against Eastern teams (1-5-1 record).
Head-to-Head Trends: The lone game was an under (3 goals) with Toronto winning as home favorite. Both teams are 3-4 in one-goal games this season, suggesting overtime potential (PWHL OT trends: 20% of games go beyond regulation). Overall, unders dominate for both (17 of 27 combined games under 4.5), and home teams win 60% of PWHL matchups this season.
GAME ODDS
Toronto Sceptres 4.5
Vancouver Goldeneyes – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 21, 2026
