Cooper lifts home Canada's fifth goal of the game
In the third period, Kendall Cooper takes the touch pass to roof it over the Japanese goaltender to extend Canada's lead to 5-0.
Canada's Tremblay tickles the twine to keep the red and white rolling
After a Japan turnover behind their own net, finds Daryl Watts finds Rosalie Tremblay, who makes no mistake to make it 4-0.
Canada works 5-on-3 to perfection to extend lead in second period
As Canada works the 5-on-3 early in the second period, Daryl Watts finishes the cross-crease pass to make it 3-0 Canada over Japan.
Ambrose finishes feed to double Canada's lead over Japan
As Canada continues to press, Erin Ambrose wheels in from the point and finishes a feed from Danielle Serdachny.
Primerano picks up rebound to open scoring for Canada
With Japan facing a delayed penalty, Chloe Primerano cashes in on her own rebound to give Canada an early lead.
Women's Worlds: Germany 0, United States 5
Casey O'Brien picked up a goal and an assist, Caroline Harvey added two helpers and Gwyneth Philips made 13 saves for the shutout as the United States dominated the Germans. Sandra Abstreiter made 33 saves in the loss.
Women's Worlds: Sweden 4, Finland 1
Hilda Svensson, Ida Karlsson, Sara Hjalmarsson and Tilde Grillfors scored, while Ebba Svensson Traff made 26 saves as Sweden downed rival Finland. Sanni Ahola in the Finnish goal stopped the puck 28 times in the loss.
Joy Dunne happy to learn from USA veterans at Women's Worlds
Joy Dunne shares what she saw on her goal against the Germans, and what she has learned being the youngest player on this edition of USA's Women's Worlds roster.
Hilda Svensson happy to finally beat Finland at Worlds
Hilda Svensson shares her excitement after beating Finland for the first time in 19 years at the Women's World Hockey Championship, what she saw with her goal and assist and more.
IIHF announces Belarus out of World Juniors, World Championship; ‘exploring all available avenues’ on Russia
The International Ice Hockey Federation announced Saturday morning that Belarus will not be allowed to participate in the 2026 World Juniors or the 2027 World Championship, but the organization is still ‘exploring all available avenues’ on Russia’s potential participation in the tournaments.
Bozek breaks down what she wants to see from Canada on Sunday vs. Japan
Laura Diakun and Megan Bozek look ahead to Team Canada's game against Japan on Sunday at the Women's World Hockey Championship.
Denmark's shootout hero Foss: 'So many emotions, it's hard to describe'
Denmark forward and shootout hero Frederikke Foss spoke to TSN's Brit Dort after her team's victory over Japan at the Women's Worlds.
Women's Worlds: Denmark 3, Japan 2 (SO)
Denmark’s Teresa Christensen tied the game with less than three minutes remaining in regulation and Denmark went on to beat Japan in the shootout. Umeka Odaira scored twice for Japan, while Nikita Bergmann got Denmark’s other goal.
Women's Worlds: Austria 0, Germany 2
Nina Jobst-Smith scores twice and Sandra Abstreiter had 14 saves for the shutout as Germany beat Austria 2-0 in group stage action of the Women's Worlds on Saturday.
Women's Worlds: Canada 5, Sweden 1
Jessie Eldridge scored twice and added an assist, Kendall Cooper had a goal and an assist, and Ann-Renée Desbiens made 13 saves as Canada beat Sweden to win its opening game of the Women's World Hockey Championship.
Women's Worlds: Finland 4, Denmark 1
Elisa Holopainen, Emma Nuutinen, Sofia Nuutinen and Petra Nieminen provided the goals as Finland defeated Denmark at the Women's World Championship.
Nuutinen: We'd like to capitalize on our chances more moving forward
Finland's Emma Nuutinen speaks with TSN's Brit Dort after defeating Denmark at the Women's World Hockey Championship.
Bilka credits chemistry with linemates for two-goal effort against Switzerland
USA's Hannah Bilka speaks with TSN after her two-goal performance that helped power her country to a win against Switzerland at the Women's World Hockey Championship.
Women's Worlds: United States 7, Switzerland 0
Hannah Bilka and Laila Edwards scored two goals each and Aerin Frankel only needed to make seven saves as the United States thumped Switzerland to kick off their Women's World Championship in style.
Gretzky backs PM Carney’s call to bar Russia from WJC
Wayne Gretzky says he backs Canada’s decision to bar Russia from the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Alberta. Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be permitted to represent their countries on Canadian soil while the war in Ukraine continues.
Eldridge shines on top line as Canada's new-look team passes first test
Laura Diakun and Megan Bozek take a closer look at Canada's win over Sweden in its opening game of the Women's Worlds, highlighting Jessie Eldridge's impressive performance as well Kendall Cooper's debut at the tournament.
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