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Following their heartbreaking loss to Canada in the gold medal game four years prior, the United States women’s hockey team now has an opportunity for redemption.
In the opening encounter of the 2026 Winter Games, the United States demonstrated complete dominance over its competitors, securing a convincing 5-0 victory and advancing to the knockout stages in top position.
With the most prominent athletes participating, the depth of the American team has been a central focus of the Olympic competition. Hannah Bilka has exhibited exceptional performance, while Caroline Harvey has sparked the offense. Additionally, captain Hilary Knight has contributed significant leadership and intensity, equaling the all-time U.S. Olympic points record and reaffirming that the veteran core remains a formidable force.
Conversely, Canada experienced its first Olympic shutout in history. The team was without captain Marie-Philippe Poulin, who has now rejoined her team for the gold medal match.
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USA vs. Canada women's hockey box score
USA stats
| Player | Pos | G | A | Pts | +/- | Time on Ice |
| Caroline Harvey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:40 |
| Hannah Bilka | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:09 |
| Abbey Murphy | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:16 |
| Laila Edwards | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:51 |
| Kirsten Simms | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Hilary Knight | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:14 |
| Tessa Janecke | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:08 |
| Haley Winn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:32 |
| Britta Curl | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:14 |
| Alex Carpenter | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:47 |
| Taylor Heise | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:19 |
| Megan Keller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:00 |
| Cayla Barnes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:26 |
| Lee Stecklein | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:31 |
| Kelly Pannek | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:41 |
| Joy Dunne | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:38 |
| Hayley Scamurra | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:59 |
| Rory Guilday | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Goalie | Team | Shots Faced | Saves | Goals Allowed | Save % |
| Aerin Frankel | USA | 8 | 8 | 0 | 100 |
Canada stats
| Player | Pos | G | A | Pts | +/- | Time on Ice |
| Sarah Fillier | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:48 |
| Sarah Nurse | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:03 |
| Brianne Jenner | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:43 |
| Natalie Spooner | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:58 |
| Laura Stacey | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:53 |
| Erin Ambrose | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:20 |
| Renata Fast | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:50 |
| Jocelyne Larocque | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:12 |
| Blayre Turnbull | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:33 |
| Kristin O'Neill | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:02 |
| Emily Clark | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:06 |
| Marie Philip-Poulin | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:39 |
| Julia Gosling | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:50 |
| Claire Thompson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:51 |
| Ella Shelton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:41 |
| Saryl Watts | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:37 |
| Goalie | Team | Shots Faced | Saves | Goals Allowed | Save % |
| Ann-Renée Desbiens | CAN | 6 | 6 | 0 | 100 |
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