In the women's hockey tournament at the Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympics, the USA team achieved a stunning 5-0 victory against Canada on Tuesday. The American team dominated the match, sealing their first-place finish in the preliminary rounds and setting up a quarterfinal clash with the host nation, Italy. With this significant win, the USA women's hockey team has positioned itself strongly in the tournament, showcasing their prowess on an international stage.

In the match, standout performances came from several players, with Hanna Bilka scoring two goals and Karolīna Hārvija contributing a goal and two assists. Additionally, Leila Edwards and Kirsten Simsa each added a goal, while Ebija Mērfija impressively recorded three assists. USA's goaltender, Eirina Frankela, made a remarkable contribution by saving all 20 shots from the Canadian team, marking a historic moment as it was the first time in Olympic history that Canada left the ice without scoring.

Despite the loss, Canada is expected to secure second place in the group stage, especially with key injuries impacting their lineup, including that of captain Marie-Philippe Poulin. This means Canada will likely face the USA again, but only in the gold medal match. In another A group match, Finland also recorded their first victory by beating Switzerland 3-1, adding further excitement to the tournament’s progression.