Sarah Nurse netted two goals, and Tereza Vanisova contributed a goal and an assist as the Vancouver Goldeneyes triumphed over the Toronto Sceptres 5-0 on Thursday night for their first PWHL home victory in 2026. Nurse and Vanisova scored back-to-back unassisted goals within 11 seconds as the Goldeneyes surged ahead with three goals in the second period. Izzy Daniel and Abigail Boreen also found the back of the net for Vancouver (4-1-2-7). Goaltender Kristen Campbell made 24 saves to secure her first shutout of the season against her former team. Elaine Chuli turned away 23 shots for Toronto (4-1-3-7), who have suffered six losses in their last seven games.
Daniel capitalized early in the second period with a goal off a slick give-and-go play with Jenn Garnder. Chuli initially stopped the shot, but the puck deflected in off Daniel for her third goal of the season. Vanisova extended the lead to 2-0 at 13:31 with her first goal of the season on a wraparound, followed by Nurse’s swift shot over Chuli’s glove from the faceoff circle. Nurse delighted the crowd with a powerful goal early in the third period.
The game marked a rematch of the Sceptres’ 2-1 overtime victory against the Goldeneyes in Toronto the previous Saturday. In a noteworthy moment after Daniel’s goal, Campbell made a crucial save, denying Toronto forward Daryl Watts on a breakaway opportunity.
Key stats show Nurse’s impressive performance, scoring three goals in just two games since returning from an eight-week arm injury absence. Looking ahead, the Goldeneyes will travel to Denver to face the Seattle Torrent on Sunday, while the Sceptres are set to visit the Montreal Victoire on Wednesday.