PWHL Sees First Fight in League History During Boston-Ottawa Matchup

Boston's Jill Saulnier and Ottawa's Tereza Vanisova exchanged punches in a heated game, marking a historic moment for the Professional Women's Hockey League.

The fight between Jill Saulnier of the Boston Fleet and Tereza Vanisova of the Ottawa Charge occurred during the third period of their game at TD Place in Ottawa.
This marks the first recorded fight in the Professional Women's Hockey League, which was founded in 2023 and features six teams from the U.S. and Canada.
Both players landed punches but kept their gloves on, leading to roughing penalties rather than major fighting penalties.
Vanisova achieved the league's first-ever Gordie Howe hat trick, scoring a goal, registering an assist, and participating in the fight during the game.
The game ended in a 3-2 overtime victory for Boston, despite Vanisova's strong performance for Ottawa.