In a stunning turn of events at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on January 3, 2026, the Vancouver Goldeneyes orchestrated a remarkable comeback, defeating the Boston Fleet 4-3. The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) game, part of the league's Takeover Tour, saw the Goldeneyes rally from a 3-1 deficit in the third period to secure a memorable victory against the top-ranked Fleet.
The game started with the Boston Fleet taking an early lead. Olivia Mobley scored just over four minutes into the first period, assisted by Ella Huber, giving the Fleet a 1-0 advantage. However, the Goldeneyes responded quickly, with Hannah Miller finding the back of the net only 23 seconds later, tying the game 1-1. The Fleet regained the lead before the halfway point of the period when Susanna Tapani scored on a breakaway, assisted by Sophie Shirley, making it 2-1. The Fleet dominated the first period, outshooting the Goldeneyes 16-4.
The second period was a scoreless affair, with both teams tightening up defensively. The Goldeneyes had opportunities to tie the game, but Fleet's goaltender, Aerin Frankel, showcased her skill, denying Vancouver's chances. Frankel's performance kept the Fleet ahead 2-1 heading into the final period.
The third period was filled with drama. Just 19 seconds into the period, Jamie Lee Rattray scored her first goal of the season, extending Boston's lead to 3-1. It appeared the Fleet were in control, but the Goldeneyes mounted an impressive comeback. Claire Thompson scored at 4:21, assisted by Michela Cava and Tereza Vanišová, narrowing the gap to 3-2. Sophie Jaques then scored on the power play at 8:01, assisted by Izzy Daniel and Hannah Miller, tying the game 3-3. The momentum had completely shifted in favor of Vancouver.
Izzy Daniel then sealed the victory for the Goldeneyes, scoring the game-winning goal at 11:31, assisted by Jenn Gardiner and Hannah Miller. Daniel finished the game with two points, while Miller had three. The final score was 4-3 for Vancouver.
Emerance Maschmeyer made 24 saves for the Goldeneyes, while Aerin Frankel stopped 17 shots for the Fleet. The Goldeneyes' victory was particularly sweet, considering they had lost to the Fleet 2-0 in their previous matchup.
The game was played in front of 9,624 fans at Little Caesars Arena, the third-largest crowd in PWHL history. The Goldeneyes' resilience and determination led them to a surprising victory over the first-place Fleet.
Following this game, the Fleet will host Seattle on Wednesday, while the Goldeneyes will travel to Ottawa on Friday.
