What was the attendance record broken by the New York Sirens game in D.C.?

The game between the New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire set a new record for the highest-attended in-arena game in United States women's hockey history with 17,228 fans.

Who scored the goals for the New York Sirens against Montreal?

Rookie skaters Kristyna Kaltounkova and Anne Cherkowski scored the goals for the New York Sirens in their victory over the Montreal Victoire.

How did goalie Kayle Osborne perform in the Sirens' win?

Kayle Osborne delivered a standout performance, making 31 saves and playing a crucial role in the Sirens' 2-1 victory over the Montreal Victoire.

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Osborne's Heroics Lead Sirens to Historic Win

20 Jan

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Summary

Record crowd for U.S. women's hockey game set in D.C.
Goalie Kayle Osborne was crucial to the Sirens' victory.
Rookie skaters scored both goals for the New York Sirens.

Osborne's Heroics Lead Sirens to Historic Win

The New York Sirens achieved a significant 2-1 victory against the Montreal Victoire on Sunday in Washington, D.C., setting a new attendance record for a U.S. women's hockey game with 17,228 spectators at Capital One Arena. This win propelled the Sirens into second place in the PWHL standings and extended their points streak to a franchise-record six games.

Goaltender Kayle Osborne was a standout performer, making 31 saves and continuing her streak of consecutive starts. The Sirens' offense was spearheaded by their rookie class, with Kristyna Kaltounkova opening the scoring and Anne Cherkowski netting the game-winning goal. This marks the seventh consecutive game with a goal from a Sirens rookie.

The match was highly physical, with a combined 118 penalty minutes. The historic crowd in D.C. was lauded by players, who expressed hope for a future PWHL franchise in the area. The Takeover Tour game highlighted the growing popularity and passionate fanbase for women's hockey.