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U.S. Reclaims Women’s Hockey World Title with Janecke’s Overtime Winner

The United States defeated Canada 4-3 in overtime to secure their 11th world championship gold, as Janecke’s decisive goal capped a record-breaking tournament in the Czech Republic.

Overview

  • Tessa Janecke scored the sudden-death overtime winner at 17:06, clinching the U.S.’s second world title in three years and 11th overall.
  • The U.S. and Canada have now faced off in 23 of 24 women’s world championship finals, continuing their storied rivalry ahead of the 2026 Olympics.
  • U.S. captain Hilary Knight extended her record for the most world championship gold medals (10) and total medals (15) by a player.
  • Gwyneth Philips replaced injured goaltender Aerin Frankel in the third period and made 17 saves, withstanding Canadian pressure in overtime.
  • The tournament set a new attendance record of 122,331 spectators, underscoring the growing global interest in women’s hockey.