Sarah Nurse’s return to the Vancouver Goldeneyes lineup was always going to carry weight, but the timing and the opponent turned it into something heavier. Just seconds after Toronto struck first in the third annual Battle on Bay Street on Jan. 17, Nurse answered. The goal that mattered beyond the scoreline — it was Nurse’s second of the season and first since returning from long-term injured reserve. For a Goldeneyes team that has struggled to generate offense consistently, Nurse’s impact was instant and unmistakable. Placed side by side, Nurse’s return and the roster overhaul tell the same story.