"The Americans pounced early and often on the acclimating Finns, scoring four goals before half of regulation had elapsed. After strikes from Alex Carpenter, the daughter of former Capitals star Bobby Carpenter, Taylor Heise, and Megan Keller, the stage was set for captain Hilary Knight to make some US Olympic history. With 10:43 remaining in the second period, Knight converted down low in Finland's zone with the Americans on a power play."
"The marker was Knight's 14th all-time at the Olympics, tying the US record for goals at the tournament held by Natalie Darwitz and Katie King-Crowley. Knight, 36, now has two goals in two games after also tallying in Team USA's 5-1 win over Czechia on Thursday. With the goal on Thursday, she became the only American hockey player and just the third Olympian ever to score in five tournaments."
Team USA women began the 2026 Winter Olympics group play 2-0 after a dominant 5-0 victory over Finland. The Americans scored four goals before halftime as Finland's opener had been delayed due to a norovirus outbreak. Goals from Alex Carpenter, Taylor Heise, Megan Keller and Hilary Knight set the tone, with Knight scoring on a second-period power play and tying the U.S. Olympic goal record at 14. Knight now has two goals in two games and has scored in five Olympic tournaments. Abbey Murphy added a third-period goal. Team USA leads scoring from defenseman Keller and will next face Switzerland and Canada.
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