Particle.news

Brandt Seals Shootout Win as Boston Edges Seattle, 2-1

The result widened Boston’s league lead to 28 points behind Aerin Frankel’s season-high saves.

Overview

  • Hannah Brandt converted on her second attempt in the fifth round to deliver the only shootout goal in Boston’s 2-1 road win.
  • Megan Keller struck on a 5-on-3 power play at 12:28 of the first period before Julia Gosling equalized for Seattle at 5:47 of the second on a one-timer.
  • Frankel was credited with a season-high 35 or 36 saves depending on the source, while Seattle’s Corinne Schroeder stopped 20 shots.
  • Seattle carried play and led 34-18 in shots after regulation but went 0-for-3 on the power play as Boston’s top-ranked penalty kill continued to excel, with one goal allowed on 30 opportunities this season.
  • Climate Pledge Arena drew 12,774 for Seattle’s first home game since Dec. 23, and next up Seattle hosts Toronto on Tuesday while Boston hosts New York on Jan. 28.