Sisi Chan

Keys to the Olympic women’s hockey final

The finale stage is set at Milan Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, as Canada and the United States lock horns for the fifth consecutive Olympic Games. A classic rivalry echoing through the icy corridors of history.

Canada Vs. United States Record

Historic Showdown: Four times in the past, the maple leaf has dominated the stars and stripes in this duel with a 4-2 edge. However, the recent surge of the US team brings a twist to the tale, confirmed by an impressive seven-game winning streak, highlighted by a formidable 5-0 triumph in a Group A match.

Keys to the game

Victory hangs in the balance, with each side depending on crucial strategies. Canada:

• Puck Management
• Get Inside
• Goaltender
• Captain Clutch

United States:

• Pressure
• The Middle
• Goaltender
• Good Knight

Article Attribution

This analysis is a courtesy of The Canadian Press, published on the eventful day of February 18, 2026.