USA v Canada: women's world ice hockey championship final live
Briefly

The game between Canada and the USA is underway, with Canada currently leading in shots taken. Both teams are looking to establish their offense, but solid defensive plays are preventing any early scoring. Canada opted for their veteran goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens who tops the league in several categories, while USA counters with Aerin Frankel, who's also performing well. The recent semifinal results show the USA coming in with less momentum after a close win against Czechia, setting a tense stage for this championship clash.
Canada has taken the shots lead 6-3, showcasing strong offensive pressure in the early minutes of the game.
The USA, despite being held off the scoreboard so far, started strong with early faceoff wins and attempts against Canada.
Team USA approaches the final with less momentum after narrowly defeating Czechia 2-1 in the semifinals, indicating a challenging path ahead.
With Desbiens leading the PWHL in key goaltending stats, Canada trusts her experience against USA's Frankel, who's also among the league's top goalies.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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