Team USA Triumphs Over Canada in Key Women's Hockey World Championship Match

A 2-1 victory secures Team USA the top spot in Group A, highlighting veteran leadership and intensifying the USA-Canada rivalry.

Team USA defeated Team Canada 2-1 in their preliminary-round matchup at the 2025 IIHF Women's World Championship, with goals from defenders Megan Keller and Lee Stecklein.
The win places the United States at the top of Group A with a 3-0-0 record and nine points, while Canada holds second place with a 2-1-0 record and six points.
Megan Keller's game-winning goal showcased her skill, weaving through Canadian defenders before scoring against goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens.
The tournament has set a new European attendance record with 56,025 fans attending the first 14 games in České Budějovice, Czechia, reflecting growing global interest in women’s hockey.
Broadcast coverage on NHL Network and Fubo ensures wide accessibility as teams prepare for the knockout stage and the path to the 2026 Winter Olympics.