Boston Fleet has just clinched a thrilling **2-1 victory** against the Seattle Torrent, maintaining their **undefeated home record** at Agganis Arena on **October 25, 2023**. With seconds left on the clock, goaltender **Aerin Frankel** secured the win as forward **Jamie Lee Rattray** cleared the puck from the zone, thwarting a desperate Seattle push for a tying goal.
The final moments of the game saw Seattle press hard with a **6-on-5** advantage, but the Fleet’s defense held strong, blocking an impressive **six shots** in the third period alone. “It was a great team win, everyone contributed,” Frankel stated after the game. “Having confidence in my teammates really makes a difference during chaotic moments.”
This victory comes after a two-game losing streak for the Fleet, where they lost leads in the third period. Coach **Kris Sparre** emphasized the importance of the win, saying, “When things got tight in the third period, we stuck together. Our focus was to sustain a concentrated effort right to the end.”
Rattray opened the scoring late in the first period, taking advantage of a **2-on-0** situation with linemate **Laura Kluge**. Rattray deftly maneuvered the puck into the net, giving the Fleet a **1-0 lead**. Just **18 seconds into the third period**, captain **Keller** extended the lead to **2-0** with a powerful shot during a power play, marking her **third power-play goal** of the season and leading the league in that category.
Seattle made a valiant effort to come back, with **Hannah Bilka** and **Hilary Knight** connecting for a goal midway through the third to narrow the deficit to one. However, the Fleet’s defense, bolstered by Frankel’s performance, kept Seattle at bay during critical moments, including a late penalty kill.
“The last couple of games taught us a lot,” Frankel added. “Tonight, we handled the pressure well, and I’m proud of our effort.”
Looking ahead, the Fleet will seek to build on this momentum as they travel to Halifax to face the Ottawa Charge in a **Takeover Tour** game on **Sunday**. With their spirits high, fans can expect another exciting matchup as the Fleet aim to continue their winning streak.
