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Osborne's Heroics Lead Sirens to Historic Win
20 Jan
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.
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.
