Canada, Team USA and Olympics
Digest more
MILAN (AP) — The U.S. women’s hockey team so thoroughly overwhelmed rival Canada that coach John Wroblewski issued a reminder that the 5-0 victory still left the Americans a long way from Olympic gold.
The United States dominated Canada to win Group A in women’s hockey. Laila Edwards and Hilary Knight made history. Highlights from the game.
Sporting News on MSN
USA vs. Canada final score, results: United States dominates archrival to clinch top seed in quarterfinals
Hannah Bilka had two goals and Caroline Harvey had four points as the Americans won their seventh consecutive game against Canada.
Brock Nelson scored twice, four teammates had two assists apiece and the U.S. opened the Olympics by rolling past Latvia 5-1 on Thursday night in a dominant showcase of some of the country's best NHL players.
The U.S. next plays Denmark on Saturday (at 3:10 p.m. Eastern) before wrapping up the preliminary round 24 hours later against Germany.