2026 Winter Olympics: USA women's hockey make huge statement with 5-0 drubbing of Canada | amNewYork

"They had never been held scoreless before in the Olympics, and the 5-0 final score was the biggest deficit a Canadian Olympic team has ever had against the USA men's or women's. With the win, Team USA clinched an undefeated run through group play and now has all the momentum as the No. 1 seed heading into the quarterfinals, where it will face host country Italy."

"Edwards, a senior at Wisconsin, is also the first Black woman to play for the US Olympic team. Additionally, five-time Olympian Hilary Knight tied Jenny Potter's all-time US Olympic points total, adding an assist to reach 32 points. The American women have allowed only one goal in the four group-stage games and are the only team to boast a perfect penalty kill so far."

"I think it's always great when you get a win like that, said forward Alex Carpenter to NBC after the win. From goalie all the way to [the defenders] and forwards, I think we put in a solid effort, and we pride ourselves on that part of the game."

The United States beat Canada 5-0 in Milano Cortina 2026 women's preliminary round, handing Canada its worst Olympic loss and first scoreless Olympic game. Team USA finished group play undefeated and secured the No. 1 seed, set to face host Italy in the quarterfinals. Caroline Harvey and Hannah Bilka led the offense, while goalie and defenders provided strong defense throughout group play. Laila Edwards became the first Black woman to play for and score for the US women's Olympic hockey team. Hilary Knight tied the US Olympic points record, and the American penalty kill remained perfect.

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