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Canada captain Poulin leads her team back to another Olympic final.
Summary
Marie-Philip Poulin scored both goals in Canada's 2-1 semifinal win over Switzerland, moving ahead on the Olympic all-time goals list, and Canada will face the United States in the final on Thursday.
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Marie-Philip Poulin scored both goals as Canada beat Switzerland 2-1 in the Olympic women's hockey semifinal. She had been managing a knee injury that kept her out of earlier preliminary games. Cameras showed her in visible discomfort as she travelled to the ice before the game. The win sends Canada to face the United States in the gold-medal final on Thursday.
Key details:
- Marie-Philip Poulin scored both goals in Canada's 2-1 semifinal win over Switzerland.
- Poulin had a knee injury earlier in the tournament and missed preliminary games against the United States and Finland.
- Poulin appeared to be in discomfort and travelled to the rink on a golf cart before the game.
- Her second goal moved her ahead on the Olympic all-time goals list, surpassing Hayley Wickenheiser.
- Canada will meet the United States in the final, scheduled for Thursday at 1:10 p.m. ET.
- The United States outscored opponents 21-5 in the tournament and defeated Canada 5-0 in the preliminary round.
Summary:
Poulin's two goals provided a narrow, decisive win and marked a personal Olympic milestone, and they secured Canada's spot in the gold-medal final. The match is scheduled for Thursday at 1:10 p.m. ET and will be decided in a single game.
