U.S. opens women’s world hockey championship with 3-1 win over Canada
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The United States opened defence of their women’s world hockey championship with a 3-1 win over Canada on Monday.
Brianna Decker scored the game-winner with a power-play goal at 13:55 of the third period. Hilary Knight also scored even strength and into an empty net for the Americans.
Canada led 1-0 early in the third on a power-play goal from defenceman Laura Fortino.
American goalie Alex Rigsby earned the 22-save win. Canada’s Emerance Maschmeyer stopped 36 shots in the loss.