Canada Advances to Semifinals at Milano Cortina 2026 Women's Ice Hockey
Marie-Philip Poulin Returns from Injury and Ties Olympic Scoring Record MILAN, Italy – February 14, 2026 (Reuters) Canada booked their spot in the semifinals of the women's ice hockey tournament at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics with a dominant 5-1 quarterfinal victory over Germany at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena on Saturday.Captain Marie-Philip Poulin, returning from a knee injury that sidelined her for Canada's last two group games, scored her 18th Olympic goal to tie the all-time record held by fellow Canadian legend Hayley Wickenheiser.
Poulin, a five-time Olympian, netted the fifth goal on a power play with less than five minutes remaining, tapping in a pass from Sarah Fillier."Honestly, I just wanted to be back on the ice with the girls," Poulin said post-game. "I didn't think about [the record]. Lucky enough, it went in. It was a great play by our power play. But we just wanted that win and getting ready for the semi."
Scoring Breakdown
1-0 (2nd minute, 1st period): Brianne Jenner (assist: Emma Maltais) – Jenner finished a pass in front for her first goal of the Games.
2-0 (late 1st period): Claire Thompson – A long shot slipped through German goaltender Sandra Abstreiter's legs after a defensive error.
3-0 (late 2nd period, power play): Sarah Fillier – Quick-release shot from a wide angle beat Abstreiter off the far post.
4-0 (38 seconds into 3rd period): Blayre Turnbull – Lightning-fast start to the final frame.
4-1 (3rd period, shorthanded): Franziska Feldmeier – Solo breakaway from behind her own blue line, outpacing Daryl Watts and beating Emerance Maschmeyer.
5-1 (late 3rd period, power play): Marie-Philip Poulin (assist: Sarah Fillier) – Poulin pounced near the crease to tie the Olympic goals record.
Canada controlled the game throughout, outshooting Germany significantly and capitalizing on power-play opportunities. Emerance Maschmeyer was solid in net for the defending champions.Tournament Update Already in semifinals: United States (6-0 win over Italy) and Sweden (2-0 win over Czech Republic).
Final quarterfinal: Finland vs Switzerland later on February 14.
Semifinal pairings will be determined by re-seeding after all quarterfinals.
Canada, the defending Olympic champions, now await their semifinal opponent as they chase a sixth gold medal in women's ice hockey. With Poulin back and in record-tying form, the team looks poised for another deep run.For full tournament updates, live scores, and bracket information, visit olympics.com or the official IIHF site.
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