The third day of the Women’s World Championship, two favorites to win their respective groups came away with significant performances, but one goaltender caused a little havoc against a perennial contender.It was a historic moment in the last game of the night, as one of the new faces on the American roster stepped up against Czechia, leading the hosts to a 6-0 win.
The Americans finished the game off with goals from Taylor Heise and Carpenter, who completed the first hat trick in the tournament. Then, just a few minutes later, fellow PWHL Toronto teammate Sarah Nurse scored her first goal of the tournament by ripping a shot over the shoulder of Swiss netminder Andrea Braendli to put Canada up by two.The Canadians did everything possible to extend the lead in the second period, firing 23 shots on goal. However, as we have grown accustomed, Braendli stood on her head, turning away each chance.
Canada gets a day off before a key tilt against Czechia on Sunday. Switzerland does not play again until Monday, when they meet with Finland.After narrowly pulling out a win against Denmark in their tournament opener on Wednesday, Sweden left no doubt on Friday by beating China, 8-1.on Thursday, and it showed early on. Sweden was on the Chinese team from the get-go, leading the shot count 19-0 at the end of the opening period.