USA's Knight Scores Hat Trick as Americans Defeat Rival Canada for Gold
- The United States beat Canada 6-3 to win the women's ice hockey world championship gold medal.
- Hilary Knight scored three goals for Team USA, including two power play goals 27 seconds apart in the third period.
- Canada had led 3-2 heading into the third period before taking two late penalties that gave the US a two-player advantage and the eventual game-winning opportunity.
- The victory marks the US's first international title since 2019 and 17th win over Canada in Women's World Championship history.
- No country other than the US or Canada have won world championship or Olympic gold in women's ice hockey.