Raygan Kirk's 33-save shutout leads Sceptres past Torrent 2-0

Blayre Turnbull and Sara Hjalmarsson scored for Toronto in the victory.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 6:36am

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Raygan Kirk stopped all 33 shots she faced to record her first PWHL shutout, leading the Toronto Sceptres to a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Torrent on Sunday. Blayre Turnbull scored the opening goal for the Sceptres in the first period, and Sara Hjalmarsson added an empty-net goal late in the third period to seal the win.

Why it matters

The Sceptres' victory over the Torrent, who entered the game with a 5-1-2-11 record, showcases the team's defensive prowess and Kirk's strong goaltending performance. The Sceptres have now earned points in each of their five games since the Olympic break, solidifying their position in the standings.

The details

Kirk was particularly impressive in the second half of the second period, making nine saves as the Torrent hemmed the Sceptres in their own end. It was the seventh time this season that Kirk has made 30 or more saves in a game. The Torrent outshot the Sceptres 33-25, but Hannah Murphy made 24 saves for the home team.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 16, 2026.
  • Blayre Turnbull scored the opening goal for the Sceptres four minutes into the game.
  • Sara Hjalmarsson added an empty-net goal with 7.8 seconds remaining in the third period.

The players

Raygan Kirk

The goaltender for the Toronto Sceptres who recorded her first PWHL shutout, stopping all 33 shots she faced.

Blayre Turnbull

The Sceptres forward who scored the opening goal of the game on a 2-on-1 rush in the first period.

Sara Hjalmarsson

The Sceptres forward who added an empty-net goal with 7.8 seconds remaining in the third period to seal the victory.

Hannah Murphy

The goaltender for the Seattle Torrent who made 24 saves on 25 shots in the loss.

Daryl Watts

The Canadian Olympian who was unable to suit up for the Sceptres due to a lingering flu bug since returning from the Winter Games.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Sceptres will visit the Boston Fleet on Tuesday, March 18, 2026, while the Torrent will travel to face the Montreal Victoire on Thursday, March 20, 2026.

The takeaway

Raygan Kirk's stellar goaltending performance, combined with timely goals from Blayre Turnbull and Sara Hjalmarsson, helped the Toronto Sceptres secure a crucial victory over the Seattle Torrent. The Sceptres' defensive prowess and ability to earn points since the Olympic break have them well-positioned in the standings.