Team USA Cruise Past Finland As Hilary Knight Ties U.S. Olympic Scoring Record

SALT LAKE CITY – Following another explosive second period in Milan, Team USA cruised past Finland in dominant fashion to remain a perfect 2-0 in preliminary play.

Two games, two wins at the #WinterOlympics 🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/3VVAgCbPlF

— USA Hockey (@usahockey) February 7, 2026

Team USA dominate Finland to capture second win in Milan

After defeating Czechia 5-1 on Thursday afternoon, Team USA picked up right where they left off with another explosive offensive performance against Finland.

Despite a fairly competitive first period, USA erupted in the middle frame with three goals on 21 shots as they consistently broken down the Fin’s defense with speed, creativity and pinpoint passing to expose gaps.

The passing on Heise’s goal 🤌
Megan Keller’s STUNNING move 🤌#WinterOlympicspic.twitter.com/gOmAgAaPwb

— USA Hockey (@usahockey) February 7, 2026

Team USA locks in an early lead over Finland with Alex Carpenter’s second 2026 #WinterOlympics goal. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/5gXc09HzKT

— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) February 7, 2026

That’s the tying goal for the all-time #WinterOlympics record for Hilary!pic.twitter.com/oTPYa0NkBo

— USA Hockey (@usahockey) February 7, 2026

Upon scoring USA’s fourth goal against Finland, team captain and local athlete Hilary Knight tied former Olympians Natalie Darwitz & Katie King for the most career Olympic goals by an American (14).

HILARY KNIGHT TIES THE ALL-TIME AMERICAN GOALS OLYMPIC RECORD‼️🇺🇸😱

So, please enjoy FIVE goals from all FIVE of her Olympic appearances to celebrate 🎉🎞️#OlympiansMadeHere #NCAAHockey x 🎥 @NBCOlympics pic.twitter.com/hKSWxdW0ow

— NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) February 7, 2026

Notably, goaltender Aerin Frankel recorded her first Olympic shutout with 11 saves as the United States suffocated the Fins defensively with very little room to operate.

Who is Hilary Knight?

A native of Sun Valley, Idaho, Knight began playing hockey at the age of five when her family moved to Lake Forest, Illionis.

After playing college at the University of Wisconsin where she won two National Championships, Knight became the face of women’s hockey in the United States as she captured 10 World Championship gold medals and four Olympic medals.

When she’s not playing international hockey, Knight is the captain for the Seattle Torrent of the PWHL.

Notably, Knight trains part time in Utah with her partner and Team USA speed skater Brittany Bowe.

 

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What’s next for Team USA Hockey?

Following their victory over Finland, the United States Women’s hockey team will face Switzerland on Monday at 10:40 a.m. MT.

The game can be streamed on Peacock.

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