Marie-Philip Poulin of Canada has set a new record as the highest goal scorer in the history of Olympic Games hockey tournaments, as confirmed by ESPN. On Monday, she contributed two goals in Canada's 2-1 victory over Switzerland, leading her team to the finals of the Olympic tournament. This achievement adds to her impressive tally in this tournament, where she has scored a total of three goals and provided one assist.

With this milestone, Poulin surpasses the previous record held by fellow Canadian Hayley Wickenheiser, who had scored 18 goals in Olympic history. The captain of the Canadian women's hockey team, Poulin is currently participating in her fifth Olympics, where she has accumulated a total of 20 goals over the course of five tournaments. Her extensive experience and skill have been pivotal in establishing her as a standout player in women's hockey on the Olympic stage.

In addition to her scoring prowess, Poulin has set a record for the most games played in women's Olympic hockey tournaments, having participated in 26 matches. Throughout her Olympic career, she has scored in critical games, including gold medal matches in Vancouver 2010, Sochi 2014, and Beijing 2022, securing her status as a three-time Olympic champion and a silver medalist in Pyeongchang 2018. At 34 years old, Poulin's continued success adds to her legacy in the sport.