Canada holds two-goal lead over Switzerland after first period in Women's Worlds semifinals
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A pair of goals 10 seconds apart from Kristin O'Neill and Jessie Eldridge has given Canada a 2-0 lead over Switzerland after one period of play.
Saskia Maurer has stood her ground for the Swiss, steering aside 10 of 12 shots. She remained in the game after taking a skate to the helmet after a scrum ensued in front of the net late in the period.
Coming off a shutout performance against Sweden, Canada's Ann-Renée Desbiens has saved the only two shots to come her way.
Both teams were presented with power play opportunities but neither could capitalize.
Switzerland was called for a penalty as time expired and will start the second period down a skater.
USA defeated Czechia in the earlier contest on Saturday and will face the winner of the second semifinal between Canada and Switzerland.
The Canadians look to repeat as tournament champions.