Overview
- The United States closed the four-game set with a 4-1 win in Edmonton as Hilary Knight scored twice, Caroline Harvey and Laila Edwards added goals, and Aerin Frankel made 23 saves.
- Earlier results were 4-1 in Cleveland, 6-1 in Buffalo, and 10-4 in Edmonton, with the 10 goals conceded marking a Canadian record for most allowed in one game.
- Taylor Heise led all scorers with nine points and eight assists, Abbey Murphy and Knight shared the goals lead with five each, and goalies Frankel (1.00 GAA, .961 SV%) and Gwyneth Philips (.922 SV%) anchored the U.S.
- Canada’s staff and leaders held meetings and video sessions after the rout, citing a need for greater compete and structure, and delivered a more competitive effort in the finale.
- Players now return to PWHL or college teams as Hockey Canada prepares to name a 23-player Olympic roster in early January, with Canada opening Feb. 4 against Finland and a U.S.–Canada prelim set for Feb. 10 in Milan.