In a one-sided match of Olympic women's hockey, the United States triumphed over Canada with a score of 5-0. The defeat was particularly challenging for Canada, as they were without their captain Marie-Philip Poulin, who suffered a lower-body injury in a previous game against the Czech Republic. Brianne Jenner took over the captaincy for this match, but the Canadian team struggled to find their rhythm against a determined U.S. squad.

Hannah Bilka led the scoring for the U.S. with two goals, and her teammates Caroline Harvey, Kristen Simms, and Laila Edwards contributed to the victory, showcasing a dominant offensive performance. Goalie Aerin Frankel helped secure the shutout for the U.S. with a total of 20 saves, effectively neutralizing Canada's attempts to score. The game's outcome further solidifies the U.S. team's strength in the tournament as they remained undefeated in their group.

Despite the loss, Canada will still move forward in the tournament, having secured a place in the quarterfinals set to take place on the weekend. They will face Germany in what will be a crucial match, as both teams aim to advance further in the competition. Canada’s performance in their final group game against Finland will be monitored, but they will finish second in Group A regardless of the outcome, underlining the importance of their upcoming matches for Olympic aspirations.