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USA Wins Women’s World Hockey Gold in Overtime Thriller Against Canada

Tessa Janecke’s decisive goal secures the United States' second world title in three years, while Finland stages a historic comeback to claim bronze.

Ice Hockey - IIHF Women's World Championships - Gold Medal Game - United States v Canada - Budvar Arena, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic - April 20, 2025 Tessa Janecke of the U.S. celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates REUTERS/David W Cerny
Ice Hockey - IIHF Women's World Championships - Gold Medal Game - United States v Canada - Budvar Arena, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic - April 20, 2025 Canada's Ann-Renee Desbiens in action with Tessa Janecke of the U.S. REUTERS/David W Cerny
United States' Tessa Janecke scores a sucden death goal in overtime during the gold medal match between Canada and United States at the Women's Ice Hockey Championships in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Sunday, April 20, 2025.
United states players celebrate with a trophy after the gold medal match between Canada and United States at the Women's Ice Hockey Championships in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Overview

  • The United States defeated Canada 4-3 in sudden-death overtime to win the 2025 Women’s World Ice Hockey Championship in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic.
  • Tessa Janecke scored the game-winning goal in overtime, marking the 10th gold-medal clash between the USA and Canada to require extra time or a shootout.
  • U.S. captain Hilary Knight extended her record to 10 world championship gold medals, the most by any player in the competition's history.
  • Finland rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Czech Republic 4-3 in overtime, earning their 15th bronze medal in the tournament’s history.
  • Jenniina Nylund scored the overtime winner for Finland, completing a dramatic comeback and securing their second consecutive bronze medal finish.