Canada’s Powerhouse Returns to Beat Germany

5‑1 Victory Over Germany Sends Canada to Semifinals

The Canadian women’s hockey team secured a decisive win against Germany in the quarterfinals of the Milan Cortina Games, advancing to the semifinals.

• Captain Marie‑Philip Poulin returned from a knee injury and netted a power‑play goal, matching her Olympic career total of 18—tying the record held by Hall of Famer Hayley Wickenheiser.
• Sarah Fillier contributed a goal and an assist.
• Other scorers: Brianne Jenner, Claire Thompson, and Blayre Turnbull.

Germany’s goalie, Emerance Maschmeyer, stopped 10 of 12 shots. The team managed a short‑handed breakaway goal by Franziska Feldmeier, their first against Canada.

Canada’s early offense, sparked by Jenner’s quick opener and Fillier’s second‑period goal, built a comfortable lead that never wavered. This win marks Canada’s ninth straight victory in international play, with an aggregate score of 83‑1 against Germany.

Germany finished second in Group B (3‑1 record), showing promise but still needing improvement to challenge the top six nations.

With Poulin’s return and a cohesive team effort, Canada will face either Finland or Switzerland in the semifinals. The U.S. will play Sweden after the Swedes upset Czechia.