Jessie Eldridge scored the winning goal on a power play and Canada defeated the United States 3-1 on Tuesday in a pre-tournament game ahead of the women’s world hockey championship in Herning, Denmark.
Sarah Fillier, also on a power play, and Blayre Turnbull had the other goals for Canada.
Lee Stecklein had the lone goal for the U.S.
Canadian starting goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens allowed one goal on eight shots. Kristen Campbell stopped all 12 shots she faced in relief.
American starter Nicole Hensley allowed two goals on nine shots before giving way to Maddie Rooney, who stopped four of five shots.
Stecklein opened the scoring 5:50 into the first period, but Turnbull evened the score 2:27 into the second.
Eldridge gave Canada its first lead just after the midway point of the second with Savannah Harmon in the penalty box for tripping.
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