Boston earns a home conference win in return to Tsongas Center!
On Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, the Boston Fleet earned a 2-1 win over the Toronto Sceptres. Boston returned to Lowell for the first time since their season opener and came away with the victory over Toronto.
The first period was scoreless, with both teams trading chances but unable to capitalize on them. Fleet captain Megan Keller found the back of the net, but the goal was called off due to goaltender interference. Boston held a slight edge in shots, 11-9, as the game remained tightly contested through the opening 20 minutes.
Boston opened the scoring early in the second period. Just 45 seconds in, Alina Müller found the back of the net, assisted by Haley Winn and Megan Keller, giving the Fleet a 1-0 lead. The rest of the period featured strong defensive play, with neither team able to score further.
The Fleet doubled their lead late in the third period. At 16:54, Shay Maloney scored, assisted by Jill Saulnier and Müller, extending Boston’s lead to 2-0. Toronto responded with a late push, as Emma Maltais scored with 1:42 remaining, assisted by Claire Dalton and Ella Shelton, but the Sceptres were unable to find an equalizer.
Boston finished the game with a narrow 21-22 deficit in shots on goal and went scoreless on five power-play opportunities. Toronto was also held scoreless on the power play, going 0-for-2.
With the 2-1 victory, the Fleet secured a critical conference win at home.