The Canadian Press – 04/16/2023 / 06:46 p.m | History: 421684
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Captain Hilary Knight scored three goals, including two power-play markers with just over three minutes in the third period to overcome a 3-3 lockdown as the United States tonight beat defending champions Canada 6-3 to clinch the gold medal in of winning the Women’s World Ice Hockey Championships in Brampton, Ontario.
Abbey Murphy, Caroline Harvey and Cayla Barnes also scored from an empty net for USA.
Brianne Jenner led Canada offensively with two goals and an assist, while Marie-Philip Poulin had a goal and an assist.
The teams were tied 1-1 after the first half and Canada led 3-2 en route to the third.
Canada defeated the United States 4-3 in a preliminary round shootout on April 10.
The 2024 Women’s Ice Hockey World Championship will be held in Utica, NY