Sirens rally in 3rd period to sink Sceptres

New York Sirens come from behind to defeat Toronto Sceptres 3-2

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:06pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a women's hockey game, with players and the puck represented as sharp, overlapping shapes in navy, red, and white, conveying the intense energy and movement of the sport.The Sirens' dramatic third-period comeback over the Sceptres is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration that deconstructs the action on the ice.Newark Today

The New York Sirens scored three unanswered goals in the third period to overcome a 2-0 deficit and defeat the Toronto Sceptres 3-2 in their matchup on Wednesday night in Newark, New Jersey.

Why it matters

This comeback win for the Sirens keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the highly competitive Eastern Conference, while the loss is a setback for the Sceptres who were looking to solidify their position in the standings.

The details

After the Sceptres jumped out to a 2-0 lead, the Sirens stormed back in the third period with goals from Denisa Křížová, Maja Nylen Persson, and Casey O'Brien to complete the comeback victory.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, April 16, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey.

The players

Denisa Křížová

A forward for the New York Sirens who scored one of the three third-period goals to lead the comeback.

Maja Nylen Persson

A forward for the New York Sirens who scored the game-tying goal in the third period.

Casey O'Brien

A forward for the New York Sirens who scored the go-ahead goal in the third period to give the Sirens the lead.

New York Sirens

The professional women's hockey team that came from behind to defeat the Toronto Sceptres.

Toronto Sceptres

The professional women's hockey team that held a 2-0 lead but ultimately lost to the New York Sirens.

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What they’re saying

“We never gave up and kept fighting until the end. I'm so proud of the team for staying resilient and finding a way to win this one.”

— Denisa Křížová, Forward, New York Sirens

What’s next

The Sirens will look to build on this comeback win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Sceptres will aim to rebound in their next game.

The takeaway

This thrilling comeback victory showcases the Sirens' determination and ability to rally from behind, an important quality as they compete for a postseason berth in the highly competitive Eastern Conference.