Daryl Watts scored two goals, leading the Toronto Sceptres to a 2-1 victory over the New York Sirens on Wednesday night in Toronto. This win is significant for the Sceptres, as it marks their second victory in the last three games.
Kristen Campbell, the goaltender for Toronto, was impressive, making 27 saves throughout the match. With this win, the Sceptres are holding onto third place in the PWHL standings, just one point behind the Boston Fleet. Boston recently secured a 3-2 shootout win against the league-leading Montreal team.
On the other side, New York’s Alex Carpenter managed to score, but the Sirens saw their two-game winning streak come to an end. Corinne Schroeder, New York’s goalie, also had a solid performance, stopping 27 shots.
Before this game, Toronto had been leading the league in power-play goals and efficiency, but they struggled on the power play during this match, going 0 for 3. New York also had a tough time, failing to score on five power-play opportunities.
As the season continues, the Sceptres are looking to climb higher in the standings with just six games left to play.