Sirens Rally to Beat Torrent in Shootout

Fillier and Nylén Persson lead New York to victory over Seattle

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:25am

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The New York Sirens defeated the Seattle Torrent 2-1 in a shootout at Madison Square Garden. Sarah Fillier scored late in regulation to tie the game, and Maja Nylén Persson netted the winning goal in the shootout to secure the victory for the Sirens.

Why it matters

The Sirens' comeback win in front of a record-breaking crowd at Madison Square Garden showcases the growing popularity and competitiveness of women's professional hockey in the United States.

The details

After falling behind 1-0 in the game, the Sirens rallied in the final minutes of regulation when Sarah Fillier scored the equalizing goal. The game then went to a shootout, where Maja Nylén Persson scored the decisive goal to give New York the victory over Seattle.

  • The game was played on April 5, 2026 at Madison Square Garden.
  • Fillier scored the tying goal late in the third period.

The players

Sarah Fillier

A forward for the New York Sirens who scored the game-tying goal late in regulation.

Maja Nylén Persson

A forward for the New York Sirens who scored the winning goal in the shootout.

New York Sirens

A professional women's hockey team based in New York City.

Seattle Torrent

A professional women's hockey team based in Seattle.

Madison Square Garden

The iconic sports and entertainment venue in New York City where the game was played.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for our team in front of an amazing crowd. The energy in the building really lifted us up when we needed it most.”

— Sarah Fillier, Forward, New York Sirens

What’s next

The Sirens will look to build on this momentum as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the women's professional hockey league.

The takeaway

The record-breaking crowd at Madison Square Garden demonstrates the growing popularity and excitement around women's professional hockey in the United States, as teams like the Sirens and Torrent compete at the highest level.