Poulin Leads Canada To Olympic Gold In 3-2 Win Over US
Feb 17, 2022, 12:39 AM
USA's Hilary Knight controls the puck during the women's gold medal match of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games ice hockey competition between Canada and USA, at the Wukesong Sports Centre in Beijing on February 17, 2022. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)
(Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)
BEIJING (AP) — Marie-Philip Poulin scored twice and Canada reclaimed its place atop the women’s hockey world with a 3-2 win over the defending champion United States at the Beijing Olympics.
Ann-Renee Desbiens stopped 38 shots and Sarah Nurse had a goal and assist in a game in which the Canadians built a 3-0 lead.
The Canadians spent their time in Beijing showcasing a dynamic, deep and relentless offensive attack to capture their fifth Olympic title in seven tournaments.
Hilary Knight and Amanda Kessel scored for the Americans, who settled for their fourth silver medal.
For the fifth time, @TeamCanada's on top of the podium. 🇨🇦 #WinterOlympics pic.twitter.com/6G8XonsoR0
— Olympic Hockey on NBC (@NBCSportsHockey) February 17, 2022
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