sports

Frankel Earns Third Straight Shutout as Fleet Beat Sceptres 4-0

Aerin Frankel made 18 saves for her third straight shutout as the Boston Fleet beat the Toronto Sceptres 4-0. Liz Schepers scored twice, with Jessie Eldridge and Sophie Shirley adding goals.

Frankel stopped 18 shots for a third consecutive shutout, while Liz Schepers netted two goals and Jessie Eldridge and Sophie Shirley each added one as the Boston Fleet topped the Toronto Sceptres 4-0 in the PWHL.

The win extends the Fleet’s lead at the top of the standings, keeping them five points ahead of Montreal. Boston’s goal differential now stands at +23, and the team will face Minnesota Frost on Sunday, while the Sceptres host Vancouver Goldeneyes.