The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) showcases a compelling matchup between the struggling expansion Vancouver Goldeneyes and the consistent Montreal Victoire. As part of the PWHL’s Takeover Tour, this game brings elite women’s hockey to Quebec City, where Montreal looks to extend their dominance over Vancouver while the Goldeneyes seek to snap a rough patch and build momentum in their inaugural season.
Game Information
Puckdrop is scheduled 2:00 PM ET (11:00 AM PT).
Venue: Videotron Centre, Quebec City, Quebec (part of the PWHL Takeover Tour, serving as a neutral/home site for Montreal).
Recent Team Forms
Vancouver Goldeneyes: The Goldeneyes are reeling from a 4-2 loss to the Ottawa Charge on January 9, 2026, marking a tough stretch.
Their last five: L (4-2 vs. OTT), L (details unspecified, but part of mid-season skid), OTW (earlier home win), W (2-1 vs. OTT on Dec 16), L (4-2 vs. MTL on Dec 20).
Vancouver has shown home strength (3-1 at Pacific Coliseum) but falters on the road, averaging 2.2 goals per game with defensive lapses.
Montreal Victoire: The Victoire are in solid form, coming off a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the Minnesota Frost, powered by Marie-Philip Poulin.
Their last five: W (3-2 OT vs. MIN), W (details unspecified), W (4-2 at VAN on Dec 20), W (2-1 SO at TOR on Dec 18), L.
Montreal has won four of their last six, excelling in close games with a strong power play and goaltending.
Series History
This marks the second meeting of the 2025-26 season between these teams. Montreal holds a 1-0-0-0 edge, defeating Vancouver 4-2 on December 20, 2025, at Pacific Coliseum, where they handed the Goldeneyes their first home loss.
As Vancouver is an expansion team, the all-time series is limited, but Montreal’s offensive firepower overwhelmed Vancouver’s defense in the first matchup. Games have been physical and mid-scoring, averaging 6 goals.
Injury Report
Vancouver Goldeneyes: Forward Sarah Nurse remains on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) with an undisclosed/upper-body injury suffered in the season opener on November 21, 2025; she could be out a couple more weeks.
Defender Nina Jobst-Smith was placed on LTIR on January 7, 2026, thinning the blue line.
The team is otherwise healthy but missing key offensive punch.
Montreal Victoire: Forward Lina Ljungblom was activated from LTIR on January 4, 2026, and is expected to play.
Forward Jade Downie-Landry was recently activated from LTIR and adds depth.
No other major injuries reported; the Victoire are at near-full strength.
Key Player Matchups
This game highlights Montreal’s veteran stars against Vancouver’s emerging talent in a battle of offense vs. defense:
Goaltending: Corinne Schroeder (VAN) vs. Sandra Abstreiter (MTL): Schroeder has been steady for Vancouver but faces pressure. Abstreiter, who made 28 saves in their December win, boasts a strong save percentage and could anchor another low-scoring affair.
Forwards: Tereza Vanišová (VAN) vs. Marie-Philip Poulin (MTL): Vanišová leads Vancouver with 5 assists and brings speed, but Poulin, Montreal’s captain, scored the opener in their last meeting and thrives in clutch moments.
Defense: Claire Thompson (VAN) vs. Shiann Darkangelo (MTL): Thompson provides assists for Vancouver (4 this season), but Darkangelo’s goal-scoring from the back end (including the sealer vs. VAN) could exploit gaps.
Special teams will be crucial, with Montreal’s power play (led by Dara Greig) potentially deciding the game.
Betting Trends
Vancouver Goldeneyes: The Goldeneyes have hit the under in 6 of their last 8 games, reflecting low-scoring affairs amid injuries. They’re 1-4 on the road but cover +1.5 in 60% of losses. Power play at 15%, penalty kill 78%.
Montreal Victoire: Montreal trends toward unders in 5 of 9 games, with strong defense (2.1 GA/GP). They’re 3-2 as favorites and cover spreads at home/neutral sites. Penalty kill leads at 90%, but they’ve gone OT in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head Trends: Their lone meeting went over 4.5 (6 goals), but PWHL trends favor unders in expansion matchups (55% this season). Montreal is 1-0 vs. Vancouver, covering as road favorites.
GAME ODDS
Vancouver Goldeneyes 4.5
Montreal Victoire + 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 10, 2026
