Boston Fleet edge the New York Sirens in shootout

Alina Muller scores winning goal in eighth round of shootout

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:55pm

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The Boston Fleet defeated the New York Sirens 4-3 in a shootout at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts. Alina Muller scored the winning goal in the eighth round of the shootout, and Aerin Frankel made 30 saves for the Fleet. Abby Newhook, Liz Schepers, and Jamie Lee Rattray also scored for Boston, who lead the league with 30 points this season. Kristyna Kaltounkova scored two goals for the Sirens, and Kristin O'Neill added another. Kaltounkova leads the PWHL with 11 goals this season.

Why it matters

This was the final game for both teams before the PWHL's Olympic break, and the victory keeps the Boston Fleet atop the league standings. The Sirens have now lost three in a row and four of their last five games, including three in overtime, as they struggle to maintain their position in the standings.

The details

The game was tied 3-3 at the end of regulation, leading to a shootout. Alina Muller scored the winning goal in the eighth round of the shootout to give the Fleet the victory. Aerin Frankel made 30 saves for Boston, while Kayle Osborne stopped 32 shots for the Sirens. Kristyna Kaltounkova scored two goals for New York and drew penalties that gave the Sirens power plays late in regulation and overtime, but the Fleet's league-leading penalty kill unit was able to hold on.

  • The game was played on Wednesday night at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts.
  • This was the final game for both teams before the PWHL's Olympic break.

The players

Alina Muller

Scored the winning goal in the eighth round of the shootout for the Boston Fleet.

Aerin Frankel

Made 30 saves for the Boston Fleet.

Kristyna Kaltounkova

Scored two goals for the New York Sirens and leads the PWHL with 11 goals this season.

Kayle Osborne

Stopped 32 shots for the New York Sirens.

Kendall Coyne Schofield

Leads the Minnesota team with 10 goals this season, one fewer than Kaltounkova.

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