Vancouver scored three times in the third period to secure a comeback win.
On Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, the Boston Fleet fell to the Vancouver Goldeneyes, 4-3, after Vancouver scored three unanswered goals in the third period.
Boston opened the scoring early in the first period. At 4:22, Olivia Mobley found the back of the net, assisted by Ella Huber and Rylind MacKinnon, to give the Fleet a 1-0 lead. Vancouver responded just 23 seconds later when Hannah Miller scored to even the game. Boston regained the lead at 7:38, as Susanna Tapani scored off a feed from Sophie Shirley, sending the Fleet into the first intermission up 2-1.
The second period was scoreless, with both teams tightening defensively. Boston held a significant edge in shots on goal in the frame, but was unable to extend its lead.
Boston struck again just 19 seconds into the third period when Jamie Lee Rattray scored, assisted by Theresa Schafzahl, to make it 3-1. Vancouver answered at 4:21, as Claire Thompson scored to cut the deficit to one. The Goldeneyes tied the game at 8:01 on a power-play goal by Sophie Jaques, assisted by Izzy Daniel and Hannah Miller. Vancouver then took the lead at 11:31, when Izzy Daniel scored the game-winning goal, with assists from Jenn Gardiner and Miller.
Vancouver finished with a 21-27 deficit in shots on goal but capitalized on its opportunities, going 1-for-4 on the power play. Boston went 0-for-3 with the advantage.
The Fleet will look to regroup following the 4-3 loss. The Fleet return to Massachusetts against the Seattle Torrent at Agganis Arena on Jan. 7, with the puck drop set for 7 p.m. EST.