The defending champion United States earned its spot by overpowering Finland 5-0 to reach a 25th consecutive world final. Kelly Pannek and Alex Carpenter built an early cushion before Caroline Harvey, Lacey Eden, and Hilary Knight sealed the win with three quick second-period tallies. Canada followed by eliminating Sweden 3-0 behind an early Sarah Fillier power-play goal and additional scores from Sarah Wozniewicz and Emma Maltais. The two winning sides will battle for gold on Monday, leaving Finland and Sweden to play for the bronze medal.
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The United States has successfully reached the gold-medal game in every single tournament…: The United States has successfully reached the gold-medal game in every single tournament held since the competition debuted in 1990.
Canada will look to protect its historic lead of 13 all-time world championships against…: Canada will look to protect its historic lead of 13 all-time world championships against the 11-time champion United States.
Losing semi-finalists Finland and Sweden will compete against each other for the bronze m…: Losing semi-finalists Finland and Sweden will compete against each other for the bronze medal in Herning.
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Nov 15 : The United States and Canada will meet again in the women's ice hockey world championship final, after both sides comfortably won their semi-finals in Herning, Denmark on Sunday.
The Americans scored three times in 95 seconds to seal a 5-0 win over Finland in Sunday's first semi-final. The defending champions will play for a 12th title in their 25th consecutive final.
Canada advanced with a comfortable 3-0 win over Sweden. Sarah Fillier opened the scoring on a power play before Sarah Wozniewicz doubled the lead, and Emma Maltais added a third early in the final period. Sweden will face Finland for bronze.
Finland had early chances to open the scoring against the United States, but goals from Kelly Pannek and Alex Carpenter sent the Americans into the first intermission two goals ahead.
Caroline Harvey, Lacey Eden and captain Hilary Knight then struck in a 95-second burst late in the second period to put the result beyond doubt before the Americans saw out a scoreless third.
The United States have reached every final since the tournament began in…
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