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Canada & USA: Hockey Gold Rematch Set!
17 Feb
Summary
- Canada advances to Olympic final, faces rival USA.
- Captain Poulin sets new record with 20 Olympic goals.
- USA has outscored opponents 31-1 en route to the final.
Canada has advanced to the Olympic women's hockey final, where they will face their fiercest rivals, the United States, in a highly anticipated gold medal game. This marks the eighth consecutive Olympic final appearance for the Canadian team, underscoring their consistent dominance in the sport.
Captain Marie-Philip Poulin was instrumental in Canada's 2-1 semifinal win against Switzerland, scoring twice to set a new Olympic record for career goals with 20. This historic achievement places her above former teammate Hayley Wickenheiser in the record books.
The United States enters the final as a formidable force, having demonstrated overwhelming offensive power throughout the tournament. They have outscored their opponents with an impressive 31-1 goal differential en route to the championship game.
This gold medal contest represents another chapter in the storied rivalry between Canada and the USA, who have met in five previous Olympic finals. The Americans secured their place by defeating Sweden 5-0 in their semifinal matchup, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown.
