US Beats Canada 3-1 in Rivalry Series Opener in Women's Hockey

Key plays by Hilary Knight and Aerin Frankel carry US to victory in the first of seven games in the 2023-24 Rivalry Series, with game two set for Saturday in Los Angeles.

• Hilary Knight, the 34-year-old captain of the United States women's hockey team, scored a goal and an assist in a 3-1 victory over Canada in the first game of the Rivalry Series.
• Goalie Aerin Frankel made some crucial saves for the U.S. team, successfully stopping 31 shots throughout the game.
• Canada tied the game in the second period with a goal by Brianne Jenner, but U.S. regained its lead in the early third period with a goal by Taylor Heise, the No. 1 overall pick in the inaugural PWHL draft.
• Alex Carpenter sealed the victory for the U.S. by scoring a goal off a turnover with just 1:20 left in the game.
• The second game in the seven-game 2023-24 Rivalry Series is set for Saturday in Los Angeles.

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