The U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team secured a decisive 5-0 victory over Finland in their latest Winter Olympics matchup. Captain Hilary Knight scored her 14th career Olympic goal, tying the U.S. record, as the Americans continued their strong start to the tournament. The win improved their record to 2-0.
The United States women’s hockey team showcased a commanding performance against Finland, ultimately winning 5-0. Captain Hilary Knight etched her name in the record books by scoring her 14th career Olympic goal, drawing level with Natalie Darwitz and Katie King for the U.S. women’s Olympic scoring record. This milestone adds to Knight’s legacy, having already become the first hockey player to compete in five Winter Olympics earlier in the tournament.
The scoring was spread across the team, with Alex Carpenter opening the game with a power-play goal, her second in as many games. Taylor Heise, Megan Keller, and Abbey Murphy also found the back of the net, contributing to the dominant win. Megan Keller finished the game with three points, while Abbey Murphy, Laila Edwards, and Britta Curl each contributed two points.
Aerin Frankel was in net for the second consecutive game, making 11 saves to earn her first career Olympic shutout. The U.S. defense was equally impressive, limiting Finland to just 11 shots on goal throughout the entire game. The team’s overall defensive effort and offensive depth have been key to their success in the early stages of the tournament.
Finland faced significant challenges leading up to this game, including a norovirus outbreak that had previously postponed their scheduled match against Canada. Despite these difficulties, the team managed to field 22 players for the contest against the U.S. However, they were outmatched by the American squad.
The U.S. women’s hockey team will next face Switzerland on Monday, February 9, followed by a highly anticipated matchup against defending Olympic champion Canada the next day. The team’s strong performance and balanced scoring suggest they are strong contenders for the gold medal.
