Sarah Nurse Records Hat Trick as Toronto Secures Top-Two Seed in PWHL Playoffs

In a dominant performance, Sarah Nurse led Toronto to a 6-2 victory over New York, securing a top-two seed and home-ice advantage in the first round of the Professional Women’s Hockey League playoffs. Nurse scored her first career hat trick, showcasing her offensive prowess and helping Toronto tie Montreal for first place in the standings.

Toronto wasted no time taking control of the game, with Nurse scoring two goals in the first period with the help of her teammates Renata Fast, Hannah Miller, Emma Maltais, and Kali Flanagan. Alexa Vasko and Natalie Spooner also found the back of the net, extending Toronto’s lead to 4-0 after two periods.

Nurse completed her hat trick early in the final period, solidifying her place as a key offensive threat for Toronto. With the win, Toronto’s Head Coach Troy Ryan acknowledged the team’s strong performance but emphasized the need for improvement heading into the playoffs.

Toronto goalie Kristen Campbell, who leads the league with three shutouts this season, had a solid game, making 31 saves. New York’s Abby Roque and Brooke Hobson managed to score for their team, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Toronto’s offensive firepower.

With the win, Toronto has set itself up for a strong playoff run, while New York looks to finish the season on a high note despite being eliminated from postseason contention. The two teams will face off again in their final regular-season matchups, with Toronto aiming to maintain its momentum heading into the playoffs.