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The New York Sirens got an impressive and maybe controversial win over the Toronto Sceptres on Jan. 12. Jessie Eldridge scored the overtime game winner after the 60 minutes of regulation passed by without a single goal. Despite the low scoring affair, there were plenty of historical and interesting stats that happened during this contest.
After making 26 saves in the 5-0 victory over the Minnesota Frost on January 4, Corinne Schroeder, New York’s goaltender, stopped all 28 shots faced to record back-to-back shutouts. She’s now the only goaltender this season to not only record a shutout, but to record multiple. Schroeder is also the first in PWHL history to post back-to-back shutouts in the regular season. Both Kirsten Campbell (TOR) and Maddie Rooney (MIN) recorded back-to-back shutouts in the playoffs last season. Schroeder also leads the league in goals against average (1.86) and save percentage (.935%).
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“I think (Corinne) Schroeder has been our number one goalie for a long time within the organization. I think she’s been demonstrating the level of her play since day one, but there’s a calmness to her game and a competitiveness that we really like right now.” Sirens Head Coach Greg Fargo on if Schroeder is now the team’s number one goaltender. “Yes, other goaltenders have been getting looks and I think we are fortunate to be able to be deep with both Kayle (Osborne) and Abbey (Levy). They’ve got a great relationship amongst the three of them and we are confident with whoever’s in net.”
Eldridge also chimed in on what the bench is like during a game when Schroeder is in net. “Just super calm with her back there. I think it’s a game of mistakes, right? We know we’re going to make them but when we do, it’s not a moment of panic. We know she’s going to have our back when we need her to and she’s done that. I mean, she’s perfect in the last two games she’s played so we’re going to look at her to keep doing that for us.”
Rookie Sarah Fillier picked up an assist on Eldridge’s game winner to give her 10 points in nine games this season. She is now in a three way tie with teammate Alex Carpenter (5G, 5A) and Minnesota’s Claire Thompson (1G, 9A) for the most points in the PWHL. Fillier’s six assists and 10 points also lead all rookies this season.
As previously mentioned, Eldridge scored the overtime game winner to secure the victory for the Sirens. Eldridge has three goals so far this season and two of them have been game winning goals. The other was the opening tally in the 5-0 shutout win over the Frost on Jan. 4. Her nine points on the season is third most on the team and tied for second most in the league with Minnesota’s Taylor Heise.
“I think Carpy (Alex Carpenter) made a smart change right there and it triggered Toronto D to think they could have the change.” Eldridge said on the play that led to the goal in overtime. “I think it’s little moments like that in three-on-three that make a big difference in opening some space. Filly (Sarah Fillier) made a good heads up play to pop out. It was a great feeling to receive here at home.”
And lastly, this game was the first ever in PWHL regular season history to end in regulation time with no goals scored. There were two games during the playoffs last season that ended with a 1-0 score after double overtime, but this was the first time it had ever happened in the regular season.
The New York Sirens are back in action on Wednesday, Jan. 15 when they take on the Minnesota Frost at the Prudential Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 PM EST.
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