Hockey Update: USA Crushes Canada 5-0, Finland Upsets Switzerland

USA crushes Canada 5-0

Sweden finishes top of Group B, Germany and Italy advance to quarterfinals. USA dominates Canada 5-0, Finland beats Switzerland.

The top-ranked American women's hockey team dominated Canada 5-0, securing the top spot in Group A...

The US women's hockey team dominated Canada 5-0, maintaining their perfect record at the Milano Cortina Games. Hannah Bilka scored two goals, while Caroline Harvey, Kirsten Simms, and Laila Edwards added to the score. This win secures the US top spot in Group A.

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We just witnessed the largest margin of victory EVER in the USA vs. Canada #WinterOlympics rivalry. pic.twitter.com/hFK8IBCL2g

— Team USA (@TeamUSA) February 10, 2026

In other Group A action, Finland beat Switzerland 3-1. Meanwhile, in Group B, Germany took second place with a 2-1 win over Italy, and Sweden ended the group stage unbeaten with a 4-0 win over Japan.

The top-ranked American women's hockey team dominated Canada 5-0, securing the top spot in Group A and sending a strong message of revenge after their gold-medal loss four years ago. This unexpected blowout at Santagiulia Arena showcased the team's strength and determination.

Canada, on the other hand, faces more challenges ahead, particularly with their upcoming game against Finland on Thursday. They're currently second in the standings with six points, but will need to regroup after their first-ever Olympic shutout.

Hannah Bilka led the charge with two goals, while Kirsten Simms, Caroline Harvey, and Laila Edwards added to the US score, handing Canada a 5-0 loss. Canada's struggling without injured leader Marie-Philip Poulin.

The US vs Canada matchup was expected to be a championship preview, given their Olympic history - the only two nations to win gold since 1998. Now, the US will face Italy in the quarterfinals.

Finland's Comeback Win

Finland broke through with a 3-1 win over Switzerland, securing their first victory. After a scoreless first period, Viivi Vainikka scored on the power play, followed by Julia Liikala's goal.

Alina Muller's shorthanded goal made it 2-1, but Finland sealed the win with an empty-net goal. Would you like more details?

Finland responded immediately while still on the power play through Sanni Vanhanen to make it 3-1, which proved to be the final ⁠score.

The result means Switzerland finish bottom of the group with two points, with Finland fourth on three points. Finland can overtake Canada with a win against the defending champions. The Czech Republic occupy third spot on four points after playing all four games.

All five teams from the group advance to the last eight, where the seedings will be determined by their final placing in the standings.

Sweden Tops Group B

Sweden topped Group B with a perfect 4-0 record, securing 12 points and a spot in the quarterfinals.

Germany and Italy Advance

Germany finished second with eight points, followed closely by Italy. Both teams have secured their places in the last eight. Japan and France were eliminated with three and one points, respectively.

After a scoreless opening period, the Italians took the lead 21 seconds after the interval at Milano Rho Arena. With many fans still returning to their seats, Justine Reyes scored following a face-off, tipping Anna Caumo's initial ‌shot into the net.

Germany had a chance on a power play, but the Italians killed the penalty, and Nadia Mattivi raced from the penalty box, collected the puck and passed to Matilde Fantin, whose shot rattled off the post.

Sweden's Mira Hallin scored late in the second period, and Hanna Olsson added a fourth goal on a power play early in the third, securing Sweden's 4-0 win over Japan. This victory marked Sweden's perfect finish in Group B, with a 4-0 record.

All five teams from Group B, including the Czech Republic, advance to the knockout stage. Their seedings will be determined by their final standings in the group.