U.S. Wins Shootout Against Canada to Force Decisive Game 5 in Women's Hockey Rivalry Series

Hilary Knight and Gwyneth Philips shine as the U.S. ties the series 2-2 with a dramatic 2-1 victory in Halifax.

The U.S. defeated Canada 2-1 in a shootout in Halifax, tying the Rivalry Series at 2-2 and setting up a decisive Game 5 on Saturday in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
Hilary Knight scored the opening goal in the first period and added a shootout goal, while Hannah Bilka and Kelly Pannek also scored in the tiebreaker for the U.S.
Gwyneth Philips, making only her second career start for Team USA, was flawless in the shootout and made 31 saves during regulation and overtime.
Blayre Turnbull scored late in the third period for Canada to force overtime, with Ann-Renée Desbiens stopping 14 of 15 shots in regulation for the hosts.
The Rivalry Series, reduced to five games this year due to the Professional Women’s Hockey League schedule, has featured intense competition between the long-standing rivals.