Canada Ties Series Against U.S. in Shootout

In the ongoing Women's Hockey Rivalry Series, Canada evened the series with the U.S. at one game apiece with a 2-0 shootout win in Salt Lake City. Marie-Phillip Poulin scored the go-ahead goal, and 17-year-old Chloe Primerano netted her first career goal in the shootout, securing the victory after a thrilling 4-4 regulation tie. The U.S. had previously dominated Canada in the series opener with a 7-2 win, marking their largest margin of victory over Canada in 12 years. The series will continue in Boise, Idaho, before moving to Canada for the final two games in February. Notably, the U.S. team features a youthful lineup with ten players currently in college hockey, including three of the NCAA's top scorers. The series follows Canada's victory over the U.S. in the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championships, where Canada won 6-5 in overtime.