United States goalie Aerin Frankel (31) makes a save on Canada's Sarah Fillier (10) during the second period of the women's gold medal hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Canada holds off U.S. 5-3 in pre-tournament game ahead of women’s hockey worlds
Oct 28, 2026 | 7:19 PM
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WINDSOR — Sarah Fillier scored the go-ahead goal as Canada defeated the United States 5-3 in a pre-tournament game on Wednesday ahead of the women’s hockey world championships.
Fillier’s goal came with 8:15 left in the contest with the game having been tied 3-3.
Laura Stacey added an empty-netter with six seconds remaining. Daryl Watts, Caitlin Kraemer and Rosalie Tremblay also scored for Canada.
Hilary Knight made it a 2-1 game 5:37 into the second period for the Americans before Tremblay’s goal at 9:46 restored Canada’s two-goal edge.
