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Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens prepares to face the U.S. in Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
A shot by U.S. defenseman Caroline Harvey (not pictured) slides past Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens for a goal during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. defenseman Caroline Harvey celebrates with teammates after scoring against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens makes a save against the U.S. during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens challenges U.S. forward Abbey Murphy during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. forward Britta Curl shoots against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. forward Kirsten Simms against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. defenseman Caroline Harvey celebrates Tuesday after scoring against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. forward Britta Curl challenges for the puck with Canada's Renata Fast during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. forward Tessa Janecke challenges for the puck with Canada's Blayre Turnbull during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. forward Kirsten Simms reacts on the ice after scoring a goal against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. defenseman Laila Edwards celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens is unable to stop a shot by U.S. defenseman Laila Edwards (not pictured) during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. players celebrate after defeating Canada in Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens prepares to face the U.S. in Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
A shot by U.S. defenseman Caroline Harvey (not pictured) slides past Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens for a goal during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. defenseman Caroline Harvey celebrates with teammates after scoring against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens makes a save against the U.S. during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens challenges U.S. forward Abbey Murphy during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. forward Britta Curl shoots against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. forward Kirsten Simms against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. defenseman Caroline Harvey celebrates Tuesday after scoring against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. forward Britta Curl challenges for the puck with Canada's Renata Fast during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. forward Tessa Janecke challenges for the puck with Canada's Blayre Turnbull during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. forward Kirsten Simms reacts on the ice after scoring a goal against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. defenseman Laila Edwards celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens is unable to stop a shot by U.S. defenseman Laila Edwards (not pictured) during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
U.S. players celebrate after defeating Canada in Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
