Faceoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
TV/Streaming: MSG (Sirens), TSN / TSN+ (Sceptres); PWHL YouTube / thepwhl.com (international); radio/stream via team apps
Series: Late-season clash with playoff implications (both teams battling for the final playoff spots; Toronto holds a slight edge in the season series so far). This is one of the final regular-season meetings between these clubs.
Team Records & Recent Form
Toronto Sceptres (4th/5th in PWHL, 34 points): Toronto sits at 9-1-5-11 overall. They have been competitive but inconsistent lately, holding a narrow edge in the playoff race. Recent form shows resilience in tight games, with strong defensive stretches and timely scoring from their core forwards. They are pushing hard for home-ice positioning or to lock in a playoff berth with games remaining.
New York Sirens (6th in PWHL, 31 points): New York is at 8-2-3-13 and fighting to climb into the final playoff spot. They earned solid points in recent weeks (4 of 6 possible in early April action) but remain streaky. Home games at Prudential Center have been their best chance to gain ground, though the offense has relied heavily on star contributors amid depth challenges.
Injury Report
Toronto Sceptres: No major new injuries reported entering this matchup. The blue line has dealt with inconsistency earlier in the season, but the roster is largely healthy and focused on playoff push.
New York Sirens (depth tested up front):
Kristýna Kaltounková (F) — LTIR (lower-body; retroactive to late March — first eligible date is April 15, so status is a game-time decision/possible return).
Taylor Girard (F) — LTIR (season-ending lower-body injury).
Other earlier notes include minor forward depth absences resolved via reserve signings (e.g., Sarah Bujold, Kira Juodikis on reserve contracts).
New York’s forward group remains thin, placing extra pressure on remaining top-line players.
Probable Goalies & Key Player Matchups
Toronto Sceptres: Projected — Raygan Kirk (or rotation counterpart)
Kirk has delivered strong performances (including shutouts earlier in the season) and provides stability in net during Toronto’s playoff push.New York Sirens: Projected — Kayle Osborne (or primary starter)
Osborne has been a key piece in recent Sirens wins, though the team’s defense must limit high-danger chances against Toronto’s transition game.
Key Position Player Matchups/Notes (based on season trends and recent H2H):
Sirens threats: Sarah Fillier (scoring surge with multiple goals in recent games; dynamic playmaker), plus contributions from the top forward lines looking to exploit home ice.
Sceptres threats: Claire Dalton and Maggie Connors (celebrated goal scorers in recent action), along with veteran leadership and defensive reliability from the blue line. Toronto’s speed and structure have given New York trouble in past meetings.
Overall edge: Slight advantage to Toronto due to better overall record and depth, but New York’s home crowd and desperation for points make it a tightly contested matchup.
Series History
Toronto holds the season-series advantage, highlighted by a 4-3 road win over the Sirens on December 21, 2025, in Newark. Earlier matchups (including a January 6, 2026, contest) have been competitive, with Toronto winning the majority of decided games. New York has shown flashes at home but has struggled to close out against Toronto’s structured play. Expect a physical, low-scoring affair typical of late-season rivalry-style games.
Betting Trends
Unders have been reliable in late-season PWHL games involving these clubs; Toronto is strong as a road dog in tight playoff races, while New York covers the puck line better at home but has been held in check offensively against Toronto. Playoff-implication games often trend lower-scoring when goalies are sharp.
GAME ODDS
Toronto Sceptres 4.5
New York Sirens – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 14, 2026
