Seattle Torrent Triumphs Over Boston Fleet
In a tense showdown in Seattle, the Torrent triumphed over the Fleet with a final score of 3-2, bringing an end to their four-game downturn. Mikyla Grant-Mentis and Danielle Serdachny delivered the decisive blows in the closing minutes of the third period, with Alex Carpenter also contributing a goal to the victory.
Team Records and Standings
After suffering consecutive defeats post-Olympic break, the Torrent, now holding a record of 5-1-2-9, found themselves at the bottom of the PWHL leaderboard with only 16 points. Conversely, the Fleet, who previously enjoyed a six-game winning streak, remain atop the league with a powerful 37 points and a record of 9-4-2-3.
Game Highlights
In the first period, Alina Müller facilitated the Fleet’s lead by passing to Daniela Pejsova, whose shot from the blue line was redirected by Theresa Schafzahl, giving Boston the initial advantage. However, just before the first intermission, Carpenter found the net with a back-handed shot, equalizing for Seattle.
As the game progressed, Susanna Tapani increased the Fleet’s advantage to 2-1 after capitalizing on a rebound. Despite the Torrent outshooting the Fleet with 18 attempts in the second frame, they entered the third period one goal behind.
The game took a turn when Grant-Mentis scored a short-handed goal to tie the match at 2-2 with just over five minutes remaining. Serdachny sealed the win with a powerful one-timer assisted by Natalie Snodgrass, putting the Torrent ahead 3-2.
Goaltending Performances
Abbey Levy, the Fleet’s goaltender, notched 35 saves during the game, drawing on her previous performance from a Dec. 21 encounter where she recorded 27 saves in a 3-1 victory over the Torrent. Seattle’s goaltender, Corinne Schroeder, made 25 saves, showcasing solid defense despite the offense from Boston.
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, the Fleet will be facing second-place Montreal this Sunday, while the Torrent are slated to take on Minnesota this Friday.
