TORONTO — In a thrilling encounter, Emma Woods found the back of the net with just 20 seconds remaining in the second period, leading the Toronto Sceptres to a 3-1 victory over the Boston Fleet on Friday night. This win marks the Sceptres’ third consecutive triumph in the league.
The scoring for Toronto was bolstered by Jesse Compher and Emma Maltais, both of whom contributed goals alongside Woods. Meanwhile, goaltender Kristen Campbell showcased her skills by turning away 16 shots from the Fleet. On the other side, Boston managed to get on the scoreboard with a goal from Megan Keller, while Aerin Frankel made an impressive 25 saves in goal for Boston.
In terms of performance metrics, Keller stands out as she leads all defenders in the league with five goals, highlighting her offensive contribution from the backline. Once situated at the bottom of the six-team league just three weeks earlier, Toronto has climbed the ranks and now holds third place with a record of 6 wins, 1 loss, 4 ties, and 6 points, putting them four points ahead of Boston, who currently sit at 4 wins, 3 losses, 2 ties, and 6 points.
The decisive moment of the match came when Woods scored from in close, receiving a precise assist from teammate Izzy Daniel. This goal proved crucial, keeping the momentum with Toronto as they executed their game plan effectively. Additionally, a significant statistic from the match indicates that Toronto held a commanding 28-17 advantage in shots on goal, further asserting their dominance, especially by limiting Boston to just three shots during the final period.
Looking ahead, both teams are set to return to action on Sunday, with Boston preparing to host Minnesota, while Toronto will face off against Ottawa in Edmonton as part of the ongoing PWHL’s Takeover Tour.
