Thrilling Overtime Victory for the Toronto Sceptres
In a thrilling overtime finish on Saturday, the Toronto Sceptres managed to secure a narrow 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Goldeneyes, thanks to Daryl Watts, who netted the decisive goal just 2 minutes and 16 seconds into the extra period. This victory marked a much-needed end to a four-game losing streak for the Sceptres.
Key Moments of the Game
Earlier in the game, Savannah Harmon had given Toronto the lead with a crucial power play goal in the second period. She capitalized on a well-placed pass from Blayre Turnbull that was meant for Maggie Connors, who was unable to redirect it. Harmon quickly took control of the puck and launched a shot that soared over the right shoulder of Vancouver’s goalie Emerance Maschmeyer — marking her first goal of the season at the 12:43 mark of the second period.
Just 29 seconds later, the Goldeneyes responded when Sarah Nurse scored her second goal of the season. After Tereza Vanisova won the puck battle near the boards, Sydney Bard passed it to Nina Jobst-Smith. Jobst-Smith’s shot from the blue line was deftly tipped in by Nurse, momentarily leveling the score.
Noteworthy Player Movements
The match was particularly noteworthy for the presence of four former Sceptres on the Goldeneyes roster, including Nurse and Izzy Daniel, who were acquired during the expansion draft, Hannah Miller, who joined the team via free agency, and goalie Kristen Campbell, who was traded on draft night and served as Maschmeyer’s backup.
Nurse, who had recently returned from an eight-week stint on the sidelines due to an arm injury, re-entered the lineup and showcased her value to a struggling Goldeneyes offense, which had been one of the least productive in the PWHL, with only 22 goals scored in 12 games prior to this matchup.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the Goldeneyes are set to host the Sceptres once again on Thursday, while the Sceptres will travel to Seattle for their next game on Tuesday.
