The upcoming Olympic women's hockey final will see Canada facing off against the United States for the seventh time, a matchup that has become a hallmark of women's ice hockey at the Olympics. This showdown, which will take place at the Milan Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, marks the fifth consecutive Games in which these two teams will compete for the gold medal. Historically, Canada has won four out of the six finals against the U.S., but the current momentum favors the Americans, who are on a seven-game winning streak against their rivals. Their recent dominance included a decisive 5-0 victory during a Group A match earlier in the tournament.

For Canada, success in the final will hinge on effective puck management and generating scoring opportunities close to the net. They will need Ann-Renée Desbiens to perform like she did during the 2022 Olympics and rely on key players like Captain Marie-Philip Poulin to inspire her teammates with crucial goals. On the other hand, the United States aims to utilize their speed to apply pressure and disrupt Canada's game plan. By steering Canadian puck carriers towards the boards, the Americans hope to control the flow of the game and limit their opponents’ scoring chances while expecting to test their goaltender Aerin Frankel against a robust Canadian offense.