Canada Beats US 5–1 in Women’s World Hockey Championship

Canada's Melodie Daoust (R), celebrates her goal with teammates Natalie Spooner (L), and Blayre Turnbull during first period IIHF Women's World Championship hockey action against the United States in Calgary, on Aug. 26, 2021.Jeff McIntosh/The Canada Press

CALGARY, Alberta—Jamie Lee Rattray scored twice and Canada overwhelmed the United States 5–1 on Thursday night in the women’s world hockey championship, ending the Americans’ winning streak in the event at 29 games.

Canada (4–0) took the top spot in Group A to set up a quarterfinal Saturday against Germany, the third-place team in Group B after a 2-1 loss to Japan in the late game. The United States (3–1) will face Japan.