OTTAWA, ON — Emily Clark and Brianne Jenner each scored first period goals for Ottawa in a 3-1 win against Toronto at The Arena at TD Place in Ottawa on Tuesday.
Clark scored at 5:00 of the first period to give her team an early 1-0 lead—her first-ever PWHL goal. The forward scored after she threw the puck on net from the goal line near the corner, which banked off the inside of Toronto goaltender Erica Howe’s pad and into the back of the net.
Jenner’s tally at 12:00 of the first period gave her team a 2-1 lead and held as the eventual game winner. The goal, the first of the season for the captain, was assisted by Amanda Boulier.
The goal came after Boulier cut off Toronto’s attempted breakout pass up the middle which kept the puck in the offensive zone. She then sped towards Toronto’s net and dropped the puck back to Jenner, who snapped it past Howe.
Lexie Adzija officially put the game away for her team with a shorthanded, empty-net goal with just 43 seconds left in the third, which she scored from behind Ottawa’s goal line. The marker also freed teammate Clark from the penalty box.
The 3-1 win is Ottawa’s first on home ice after their first two attempts resulted in overtime losses, to Montréal and Minnesota. Ottawa’s first-ever win also came in regulation against Toronto ten days ago at Mattamy Athletic Centre, with a final score of 5-1.
Toronto winger Brittany Howard’s first PWHL goal came at 11:08 of the first period. Captain Blayre Turnbull had the helper— her first PWHL point. The tally tied the game 1-1 for just 42 seconds before Jenner restored the home team’s lead.
Ottawa goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer made 30 saves to secure her second regulation win of the season. She’s started all four of Ottawa’s games. Howe made 17 saves in in the loss, her first start of the season.
Up next, Ottawa returns to action on Wednesday night for the first back-to-back games on the PWHL schedule when they host Boston at 7:00 p.m. ET. On Friday, Toronto hosts New York, which will be the third game between the two teams this season. Through the first two games, each road team has won in regulation.
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 23: Ottawa Goalie Emerance Maschmeyer (38) covers the puck during third period Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) action between Toronto and Ottawa on January 23, 2024, at TD Place Arena in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 23: Ottawa Forward Natalie Snodgrass (8) closes on the play during third period Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) action between Toronto and Ottawa on January 23, 2024, at TD Place Arena in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 23: Ottawa Defender Jincy Roese (71) passes the puck pressured by Toronto Forward Natalie Spooner (24) during third period Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) action between Toronto and Ottawa on January 23, 2024, at TD Place Arena in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 23: Toronto Forward Natalie Spooner (24) sets up between Ottawa Defender Amanda Boulier (28) and Goalie Emerance Maschmeyer (38) during third period Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) action between Toronto and Ottawa on January 23, 2024, at TD Place Arena in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 23: Toronto Defender Jocelyne Larocque (3) watches the mess of bodies in crease after scramble and whistle during third period Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) action between Toronto and Ottawa on January 23, 2024, at TD Place Arena in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 23: Ottawa Defender Aneta Tejralova (2) after a whistle during third period Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) action between Toronto and Ottawa on January 23, 2024, at TD Place Arena in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 23: Toronto Forward Brittany Howard (41) cover by Ottawa Defender Amanda Boulier (28) sets up in front of Goalie Emerance Maschmeyer (38) during third period Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) action between Toronto and Ottawa on January 23, 2024, at TD Place Arena in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 23: Ottawa Forward Emily Clark (26) celebrates a the empty net short handed goal that released her from the penalty box during third period Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) action between Toronto and Ottawa on January 23, 2024, at TD Place Arena in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 23: Ottawa Forward Fanni Garat-Gasparics (94) waves to the crowd to as she celebrates the win after Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) action between Toronto and Ottawa on January 23, 2024, at TD Place Arena in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 23: Ottawa Goalie Emerance Maschmeyer (38) celebrates the win with teammates around center ice after Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) action between Toronto and Ottawa on January 23, 2024, at TD Place Arena in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
