Sirens rally past Sceptres with 3 straight goals

Křížová, Nylén Persson and O'Brien lead comeback in third period

Apr. 16, 2026 at 4:05am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a women's hockey game, with sharp planes of color representing the dynamic action on the ice.The Sirens' thrilling comeback victory showcases the team's resilience and determination on the ice.NYC Today

The New York Sirens overcame a 2-0 deficit with three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Toronto Sceptres 3-2 in a comeback victory.

Why it matters

The Sirens' rally showcases the team's resilience and ability to mount a comeback, which will be important as they continue to compete for a playoff spot in the highly competitive league.

The details

After falling behind 2-0 early, the Sirens stormed back in the third period with goals from Denisa Křížová, Maja Nylén Persson and Casey O'Brien to complete the comeback win over the Sceptres.

  • The Sirens scored three unanswered goals in the third period to rally past the Sceptres.

The players

Denisa Křížová

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

Maja Nylén Persson

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

Casey O'Brien

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

New York Sirens

The professional women's hockey team that rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Toronto Sceptres 3-2.

Toronto Sceptres

The professional women's hockey team that lost to the New York Sirens after leading 2-0.

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What they’re saying

“We never gave up and kept fighting until the end. I'm proud of the team's resilience to come back and win this game.”

— Denisa Křížová, Forward, New York Sirens

The takeaway

The Sirens' comeback victory showcases the team's ability to rally from a deficit and the importance of perseverance in the highly competitive women's hockey league.