Sarah Nurse netted two goals and Tereza Vanisova contributed a goal and an assist as the Vancouver Goldeneyes secured a 5-0 victory over the Toronto Sceptres on Thursday night, marking their first PWHL home win in 2026. The Goldeneyes dominated the game with three goals in the second period, including unassisted goals by Nurse and Vanisova just 11 seconds apart.
Additional goals came from Izzy Daniel and Abigail Boreen for Vancouver (4-1-2-7), with goaltender Kristen Campbell delivering a stellar performance by stopping 24 shots to earn her first shutout of the season against her former team. On the opposing side, Elaine Chuli made 23 saves for Toronto (4-1-3-7), which has struggled with six losses in its last seven games.
Daniel’s goal in the second period, assisted by Jenn Garnder, showcased a quick give-and-go play leading to Vancouver’s success. Vanisova extended the lead to 2-0 with her first goal of the season, followed by Nurse’s impressive shot past Chuli. The game, a rematch of the Sceptres’ recent win over the Goldeneyes, attracted a crowd of 14,006 at the Pacific Coliseum.
In other game highlights, Anna Meixner made an impactful debut for the Goldeneyes after joining the team from Ottawa in a recent trade. The match marked Vancouver’s first home game since December and their final one before the Olympic break. For the Sceptres, defender Kali Flanagan faced an early challenge in the game, while the team looks ahead to their upcoming visit to Vancouver on March 1.
A key moment in the game was Campbell’s crucial save against Toronto forward Daryl Watts following Daniel’s goal. With Nurse’s impressive performance post-injury, scoring three goals in two games, she remains a standout player for the Goldeneyes. Looking ahead, the Goldeneyes will travel to Denver to play the Seattle Torrent, while the Sceptres are set to visit the Montreal Victoire next.