Overview
- The United States reached the final by defeating Sweden 9-1, and Canada advanced with an 8-1 win over Czechia.
- Jane Daley set the single-tournament goals record with her 12th in Nova Scotia, leading a U.S. lineup that has six players with at least 10 points, including captain Maggie Averill.
- Canada dominated earlier rounds, including a 12-0 quarterfinal over Finland, with Sofia Ismael at 15 points and Adrianna Milani at 13 and a tournament-leading 10 goals for a Canadian.
- The championship game is scheduled for Sunday at Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
- Both teams have split goaltending duties, with the U.S. turning to Bianca Birrittieri in the semifinal and Canada using Lea-Rose Charrois after Rowan Houweling posted two shutouts.