The Goldeneyes (5-1-2-9) got on the board 9:07 into the third period Sunday when Izzy Daniel sent a one-timer through Kirk’s legs for her fifth goal of the season.
Emerance Maschmeyer stopped 22 of the 24 shots she faced in the Vancouver net.
TAKEAWAYS
GOLDENEYES: Played their first game since Jan. 28 and showed some rust early with turnovers that led to the two Sceptres’ goals. … Signed forward Brianna Brooks to a 10-day contract Sunday as forward Katie Chan and defender Claire Thompson work their way back from upper-body injuries.
SCEPTRES: After taking the early lead, Toronto’s focus appeared to turn to defence over the second and third periods, with the visitors blocking 20 shots across the game. … Leading scorer Darryl Watts missed the game with an illness.
KEY MOMENT
The Goldeneyes pressed hard in the third but Kirk came up big, including 7:48 into the period when she dropped to the ice to stymie Sarah Nurse and reached back with her glove to ensure Vancouver’s star forward couldn’t poke a rebound into a crack between the netminder and her post.
KEY STAT
Neither team capitalized on its power plays, with both sides going 0-for-2 with the advantage.
UP NEXT
Goldeneyes: Continue a five-game homestand against the Boston Fleet on March 10.
Sceptres: Host the Montreal Victoire on Tuesday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 1, 2026.
Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press