Jenn Gardiner scores PWHL record four goals in Goldeneyes' OT win over Torrent

Seattle's Carly Jackson makes 35 saves in first start of season

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:23am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game, with overlapping planes of bright blue, green, and red colors representing the players and action on the ice.Jenn Gardiner's record-breaking performance leads the Goldeneyes to an overtime victory over the Torrent in a high-energy PWHL matchup.Seattle Today

Jenn Gardiner scored a PWHL single-game record four goals, including the game-winner 52 seconds into overtime, as the Vancouver Goldeneyes beat the Seattle Torrent 6-5 to sweep the regular-season series. Anna Wilgren scored twice and added an assist for the Torrent, who have lost six straight games and been eliminated from playoff contention.

Why it matters

The Torrent and Goldeneyes are both expansion teams in the PWHL, the top women's professional hockey league in North America. This high-scoring game between the two clubs highlights the competitive nature of the league and the emergence of young stars like Gardiner and Wilgren.

The details

Gardiner's four-goal performance, including the overtime winner, set a new PWHL single-game record. The Goldeneyes needed the win in regulation to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but were eliminated despite the victory. Seattle's Carly Jackson made 35 saves in her first start of the season, a career high, but the Torrent could not overcome Gardiner's heroics.

  • Gardiner scored the game-winning goal 52 seconds into overtime.
  • The Torrent have lost six straight games and been eliminated from playoff contention.

The players

Jenn Gardiner

A forward for the Vancouver Goldeneyes who scored a PWHL single-game record four goals, including the overtime winner, to lead her team to victory.

Anna Wilgren

A forward for the Seattle Torrent who scored two goals and added an assist in the losing effort.

Carly Jackson

The Torrent's starting goaltender who made a career-high 35 saves in her first start of the season.

Emerance Maschmeyer

The Goldeneyes' goaltender who made 21 saves to preserve the overtime victory.

Hannah Miller

A forward for the Goldeneyes who scored two goals and added two assists to support Gardiner's record-breaking performance.

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What they’re saying

“Jenn Gardiner was unstoppable tonight. Her four goals were a huge reason we were able to come away with the win.”

— Emerance Maschmeyer, Goldeneyes Goaltender

“We fought hard, but Gardiner's performance was the difference. We'll regroup and look to bounce back against Minnesota on Wednesday.”

— Carly Jackson, Torrent Goaltender

What’s next

The Goldeneyes will host the Montreal team on Tuesday, while the Torrent will host the Minnesota team on Wednesday.

The takeaway

This high-scoring game between two PWHL expansion teams showcased the league's emerging talent, with Jenn Gardiner's record-breaking performance leading the Goldeneyes to victory over the struggling Torrent. The result highlights the competitive nature of the PWHL and the importance of strong goaltending, as Carly Jackson's 35 saves were not enough to overcome Gardiner's heroics.