LOWELL, MA (January 13, 2026) – The Boston Fleet recorded their fifth straight regulation win on home ice to open the 2025-26 season with a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Sceptres on Wednesday night at the Tsongas Center. With the win, Boston widens their lead atop the PWHL standings with a seven-point cushion over Montréal and Minnesota, while Toronto remains in sixth place following a fourth straight loss. After a scoreless first period, Alina Müller put the Fleet on the board with her second goal of the season 45 seconds into the middle frame, just as time expired on a power play, and stands alone as Boston’s all-time leading scorer. The alternate captain picked up her second point with an assist on Shay Maloney’s winning tally at 18:18 of the third period. The goal was particularly special for Maloney, scoring on a night where the Fleet were raising awareness for mental health, a cause she supports as an athlete ambassador for the organization Sophie’s Squad. Emma Maltais put the Sceptres on the board to make it a one-goal game at 18:18, the only goal Toronto was able to find in a period where they outshot Boston 9-5. Aerin Frankel earned her league leading seventh win of the season with 21 saves, while Raygan Kirk took the loss with 19 saves. Toronto returns to action on Saturday in the third annual Battle on Bay Street at Scotiabank Arena where they’ll host the Vancouver Goldeneyes. Boston travels to Seattle to face the Torrent on Sunday night. The two teams will reunite at Agganis Arena on Mar. 17.
