"Consider how close the competition has been: Canada holds an all-time edge in wins (25-23) and has scored only two more goals than the U.S. (135-133). No other country has won Olympic or world championship gold."
"If you're just tuning into the tournament, the speed, skill and physicality of women's hockey has never been at a higher level. That's thanks in large part to the emergence of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) as a competitive training ground leading into this tournament, coinciding with the continued growth of the sport."
""It's a massive game coming up," U.S. defenseman Caroline Harvey said. "It's going to be an intense one; one you won't want to miss.""
Canada and the United States enter Milan as the two dominant forces in women's hockey, separated by a razor-thin all-time margin (Canada leads 25-23, goals 135-133). The preliminary-round matchup is likely a preview of the Feb. 19 gold-medal game, as no other country has yet matched their level despite Czechia's noted improvement. The sport's speed, skill and physicality have risen thanks to the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and wider growth. The U.S. is the favorite after sweeping a four-game Rivalry Series and outscoring Canada 24-7, while both teams remain undefeated with strong scoring margins.
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