Canada defeats Czechia 7-1 in women's hockey championship

In a decisive 7-1 victory, Canada defeated host Czechia in the women's ice hockey world championship, with captain Marie-Philip Poulin and Kristin O'Neill each scoring twice. The Canadians, who had previously lost to the U.S., dominated the third period, scoring five goals in less than a minute to secure the win and finish second in Group A. Poulin's performance not only extended her tournament scoring lead to eight points but also moved her closer to the all-time Canadian record for points in Women's Worlds history. Czechia, despite a valiant effort for two periods, faltered in the third, failing to capitalize on four power play opportunities. The Czechs will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals, while Canada is set to meet the second-place team from Group B. The game showcased intense physicality, marking a notable matchup in IIHF women's hockey history.