Boston Fleet defeat Vancouver Goldeneyes in PWHL Takeover Tour finale

Fleet extend win streak to 5 games, remain in second place in standings

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:31am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movement and competition of a women's professional hockey game, with sharp planes of navy, green, and red intersecting to capture the energy of the sport.The Boston Fleet's decisive victory over the Vancouver Goldeneyes showcases the high-intensity action of the PWHL's Takeover Tour.Boston Today

The Boston Fleet capped off the Professional Women's Hockey League's 16-game Takeover Tour with a 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Goldeneyes in Edmonton on Tuesday. The Fleet extended their winning streak to 5 games and remain in second place in the league standings, just 2 points behind the Montreal Victoire.

Why it matters

The PWHL Takeover Tour was an important showcase for the league, bringing high-level women's professional hockey to cities across Canada. The Fleet's strong performance in the finale highlights their status as a top contender in the league this season.

The details

Boston (14-5-2-4) scored 5 unanswered goals to defeat the Goldeneyes (10-9-3-2) in the final game of the 16-game Takeover Tour. The Fleet were led by two goals from forward Samantha Eldridge.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The PWHL Takeover Tour featured 16 games across Canada.

The players

Boston Fleet

The Boston-based professional women's hockey team competing in the PWHL.

Vancouver Goldeneyes

The Vancouver-based professional women's hockey team competing in the PWHL.

Samantha Eldridge

A forward for the Boston Fleet who scored two goals in the game.

Montreal Victoire

The Montreal-based professional women's hockey team leading the PWHL standings.

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What’s next

The PWHL regular season will continue, with the Fleet and Victoire battling for the top spot in the standings.

The takeaway

The Boston Fleet's strong performance in the PWHL Takeover Tour finale demonstrates their status as a top contender in the league this season, as they remain in close pursuit of the league-leading Montreal Victoire.