The Mississauga Hurricanes delivered a commanding performance on the road, blanking the Ottawa Senators 5-0 in a game they controlled from start to finish. The tone was set early when Hurricanes forward Kate Pasma, wearing number 13, opened the scoring just under four minutes into the first period, converting a setup from Marissa Gloyns and Annabelle Kruzich. That goal would stand as the game-winner, as Hurricanes goaltender Kalia Pharand, number 29, was unbeatable on the night. Despite a spirited effort from the Senators, who fired 26 shots, Pharand turned them all aside to secure a perfect shutout.
Mississauga’s offensive pressure was relentless, outshooting Ottawa 45-26 over the three periods. They extended their lead in the second frame on a power play, with Annabelle Krusich, number 17, finding the back of the net off assists from Olivia Aquino and Kate Pasma. The Hurricanes' depth was on full display as Maria Mazi, number 92, added an even-strength tally later in the period, assisted by Tiani Makokis. The Senators' penalty kill was tested, and while they killed off several minors, the constant pressure from Mississauga proved too much to handle.
Any hope of an Ottawa comeback was extinguished in the third period as the Hurricanes continued to roll. Olivia Aquino, number 10, and Kika Ho, number 62, each lit the lamp to put an exclamation point on the victory. Ho’s goal was part of a multi-point night for Tiani Makokis, who picked up her second assist. For the Senators, goaltender Ivy Nellis faced a barrage of 45 shots and made several key saves to keep the score from escalating further, but the team in front of her couldn't solve the brick wall that was Kalia Pharand. The Hurricanes skated away with a decisive road win, a testament to their balanced attack and stellar goaltending.
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