Sarah Nurse netted two goals, and Tereza Vanisova contributed a goal and an assist to lead the Vancouver Goldeneyes to a 5-0 victory over the Toronto Sceptres in their first PWHL home win of 2026. The Goldeneyes dominated the second period with Nurse and Vanisova scoring unassisted goals just 11 seconds apart, fueling a three-goal burst.
Additional goals came from Izzy Daniel and Abigail Boreen, securing the win for Vancouver (4-1-2-7). Goaltender Kristen Campbell recorded her first shutout of the season, making 24 saves against her former team. In contrast, Elaine Chuli made 23 saves for Toronto (4-1-3-7), which has struggled recently, losing six of its last seven games.
Daniel’s goal in the second period, assisted by Jenn Garnder, showcased Vancouver’s offensive prowess. Vanisova extended the lead to 2-0 with a wraparound goal, and Nurse sealed the victory with a powerful shot early in the third period.
This match was a rematch of the Sceptres’ previous 2-1 overtime victory against the Goldeneyes. Notable moments included Campbell’s crucial save on Daryl Watts’ breakaway after Daniel’s goal.
In other highlights, forward Anna Meixner made an impact in her Vancouver debut following a trade, while Kali Flanagan faced an early challenge for the Sceptres. Vancouver’s next game is against the Seattle Torrent in Denver, while the Sceptres will face the Montreal Victoire next.
Key stats include Nurse’s impressive performance with three goals in two games since her return from an arm injury. The Goldeneyes and Sceptres will continue their PWHL campaigns with upcoming matchups.