Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 7 p.m. ET | Prudential Center<\/p>\n
WATCH LIVE: TSN 1, TSN.ca<\/a>, TSN App, RDS Info, PWHL YouTube<\/a> & thepwhl.com<\/a> (U.S. \/ International), More<\/a> MONTR\u00c9AL VICTOIRE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NEW YORK SIRENS\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2025-26 SEASON SERIES: NEW YORK LEADS 6-3 IN POINTS (MONTR\u00c9AL LEADS 26-16 IN POINTS ALL-TIME) WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW<\/p>\n The Victoire had nine players compete in the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, tied with the Sceptres for the most in the PWHL. Montr\u00e9al is one of three squads, along with Ottawa and Seattle, to have players from both the U.S. (Hayley Scamurra) and Canada (Erin Ambrose, Ann-Ren\u00e9e Desbiens, Marie-Philip Poulin, Laura Stacey, Kati Tabin) who went head-to-head in the gold medal final. Montr\u00e9al had players representing five different countries with Sandra Abstreither (GER), Lina Ljungblom (SWE) and Nat\u00e1lie Ml\u00fdnkov\u00e1 (CZE), tied with Boston for most in the PWHL.<\/p>\n Poulin scored her team-leading seventh goal of the season in Montr\u00e9al\u2019s final game before the Olympic break, then set an all-time Olympic record in Milan with her 19th and 20th career goals. The captain is one of only four hockey players with five Olympic medals. Her 12 career goals against New York are the most by any player.<\/p>\n Desbiens recorded her third shutout of the season before the break after posting just one in the league\u2019s first two seasons. In Milan, she set an all-time Canadian Olympic record with her ninth career win. The Victoire have followed both of her previous shutout wins this season with regulation victories.<\/p>\n Ml\u00fdnkov\u00e1 scored her third game-winning goal before the break and is tied for the league lead in the category. She has scored two of her four goals this season against New York and is tied for second in goals among rookies. In Milan, she set a Czech Olympic tournament record with three goals and led the team in scoring with four points.<\/p>\n The home team won the first two meetings between these teams this season before New York picked up a 2-1 win in a Takeover Tour game in Washington D.C on Jan. 18. The Victoire\u2019s only two losses in eight January games were against the Sirens. They earned at least one point in all six of their road games against New York in the first two seasons (4-0-2-0).<\/p>\n Montr\u00e9al won its final two games before the Olympic break by scores of 3-1 (vs. Ottawa) and 3-0 (vs. Toronto). Prior to that, the Victoire had played in eight consecutive one-goal games, going 2-2-0-4 in those games. The Victoire are 5-1-0-1 when scoring at least three goals this season, with the lone loss coming on the road against New York (4-3 on Jan. 2).<\/p>\n The Sirens welcome back their six Olympians, including Canadian silver medalists Sarah Fillier, Kristin O\u2019Neill and Kayle Osborne. New York is the only PWHL team that featured players on both sides of the bronze medal game with Switzerland\u2019s Nicole Vallario winning against Sweden\u2019s Maja Nyl\u00e9n Persson. Krist\u00fdna Kaltounkov\u00e1 also competed for Czechia in her first Olympics.<\/p>\n Fillier recorded three goals and three assists in Milan and is tied for seventh in all-time Olympic goals by a Canadian with 11 in 14 career games. She leads the Sirens in points this season against the Victoire with three assists.<\/p>\n O\u2019Neill scored three goals and five points in her Canadian Olympic debut, matching her point total (4G, 1A) in 16 games with the Sirens this season. Her four goals tie a career-high set in the inaugural season with Montr\u00e9al, while her five points ties her offensive production during the 2024-25 season.<\/p>\n Kaltounkov\u00e1 scored her league-leading 10th and 11th goals in her final game before the break and extended her point streak to four. With 11 goals in 16 games, including two against the Victoire, the No. 1 overall pick in last June\u2019s draft is on pace to score 20 goals this season, a number that has only been reached once in the PWHL (Natalie Spooner in the league\u2019s inaugural season, 24 games).<\/p>\n Casey O\u2019Brien, who sits one point behind Kaltounkov\u00e1 for the scoring lead among rookies with 11 points (4G, 7A), returns from the break riding a three-game point streak. Her and Kaltounkov\u00e1 are the only two rookies this season with multiple point streaks of three or more games.<\/p>\n Taylor Girard returns to the Sirens lineup after serving her three-game suspension assessed the last time these two teams played on Jan. 18. Her five goals rank second on the team and her six points are tied for fifth. <\/p>\n The Sirens lost to the Fleet, 4-3, in a shootout on the road in their final game before the break. New York is winless in its last three games (0-0-2-1) after going 5-0-1-0 in its previous six games. The Sirens have scored multiple goals in 10 straight games, their longest such streak all-time.<\/p>\n WHAT THEY\u2019RE SAYING <\/p>\n \u201cI like that we are getting right back into (PWHL) games. We put a lot of emphasis on celebrating our players who have been in market and have been working hard for the past two weeks. They’re definitely looking forward to playing a game. And for our Olympians who have played games in more recent days and weeks, I think they’re happy to get right back at it and kind of switch for this.\u201d – Victoire Head Coach Kori Cheverie<\/p>\n \u201cComing out of the Olympic break, there\u2019s a real sense of energy and pride around our group. Several players had the chance to compete on that stage, and now we get to bring that experience and momentum back to our team. It\u2019s exciting to have everyone together again, refocused on what we\u2019re aimed at here in New York. In this back half of the season, everything we want is in front of us. Every game is critical and it\u2019s about staying connected to our habits, staying present and making the most of every day.\u201d – Sirens Head Coach Greg Fargo <\/p>\n THURSDAY\u2019S GAME: It\u2019s the first game back from the PWHL\u2019s Olympic break and the second and final time the Sirens will host the Victoire at Prudential Center this season. Tonight is New York\u2019s Black History Celebration as part of the PWHL Unity Game series, honoring Black history, creativity, and the ongoing contributions of Black artists, leaders, and community-builders within hockey\u00a0\u2014\u00a0and across sport. Through art, music, cultural performance, and in-arena recognition, the\u00a0Unity Game\u00a0creates space for reflection, celebration, and meaningful engagement with Black communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n Programming throughout the night\u00a0has been\u00a0developed in partnership with Black-led organizations and cultural institutions to ensure authenticity, respect, and cultural integrity. Throughout the night, fans will experience cultural elements woven seamlessly into the gameday atmosphere, highlighting\u00a0Black\u00a0heritage, expression, and community impact including: \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cLift Every Voice and Sing\u201d Performance \u2013\u00a0A powerful live rendition of the iconic hymn, performed by Red Bank\u2019s own Count Basie Gospel Choir, honoring legacy, resilience, and unity.\u00a0Black-Owned Business & Organization Showcase\u00a0\u2013 Fans can explore and engage with Black-owned businesses and community organizations\u00a0throughout the concourse, highlighting entrepreneurship, cultural influence, and community leadership.\u00a0Gallery Exhibition in Collaboration with The Newark Museum of Art\u00a0\u2013\u00a0A\u00a0curated art gallery on the concourse featuring work from local artists of color, presented in partnership with The Newark Museum of Art. This exhibition celebrates community talent, creative expression, and cultural storytelling through visual art.\u00a0Performance by the Scarlet Divas of Rutgers University\u00a0\u2013 A high-energy showcase by the Scarlet Divas, Rutgers University\u2019s dynamic majorette dance team, performing during the\u00a0first\u00a0intermission. Known for their precision, power, and HBCU-inspired style, the Divas will bring vibrant choreography, school pride, and electrifying spirit to the concourse celebration, honoring culture, movement, and community expression.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fans are encouraged to arrive early for a special pregame moment featuring Sophia Yeshi, the artist and designer behind this season\u2019s Black History Month Celebration logo. Yeshi\u2019s work highlights themes of empowerment, identity, and bold Black creativity.\u00a0A special Black History Celebration jersey featuring Yeshi’s logo is available for purchase here<\/a>. 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EN: Andrew Luftglass (Play-by-Play), Gigi Marvin (Analyst), Abby Labar (Reporter);
FR: Genevi\u00e8ve Tardif (Host), Claudine Douville (Play-by-Play), Karell \u00c9mard (Analyst), Catherine Savoie (Reporter)<\/p>\n
7-3-0-5 | 27 PTS | 3RD PLACE
Top Scorer: Marie-Philip Poulin \u2013 15 GP, 7-7-14 PTS
Last Game: 3-0 W vs. TOR on Jan. 28<\/a><\/p>\n
7-0-3-6 | 24 PTS | 4TH PLACE
Top Scorer: Krist\u00fdna Kaltounkov\u00e1 \u2013 16 GP, 11-1-12 PTS
Last Game: 4-3 SOL at BOS on Jan. 28<\/a><\/p>\n
Nov. 25 at MTL: 4-0 MTL<\/a> | Jan. 2 at NY: 4-3 NY<\/a> | Jan. 18 at NY (WASHINGTON): 2-1 NY<\/a> | Feb. 26 at NY | Mar. 28 at MTL (DETROIT)<\/p>\n