MILAN, Italy — Following another explosive second period, Team USA cruised past Finland in dominant fashion to remain a perfect 2-0 in preliminary play.
After defeating Czechia 5-1 on Thursday afternoon, Team USA picked up right where they left off with another explosive offensive performance against Finland.
Despite a fairly competitive first period, USA erupted in the middle frame with three goals on 21 shots to consistently break down the Fins' defense with speed, creativity and pinpoint passing to expose gaps.
Upon scoring USA's fourth goal against Finland, team captain and local athlete Hilary Knight tied former Olympians Natalie Darwitz and Katie King for the most career Olympic goals by an American (14).
Notably, goaltender Aerin Frankel recorded her first Olympic shutout with 11 saves as the United States suffocated the Fins defensively, with very little room to operate.
That's the tying goal for the all-time #WinterOlympics record for Hilary!pic.twitter.com/oTPYa0NkBo
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) February 7, 2026
Who is Hilary Knight?
A native of Sun Valley, Idaho, Knight began playing hockey at the age of 5 years old when her family moved to Lake Forest, Illionis.
After playing college at the University of Wisconsin, where she won two National Championships, Knight became the face of women's hockey in the United States, where she captured 10 world championship gold medals and four Olympic medals.
When she's not playing international hockey, Knight is the captain for the Seattle Torrent of the PWHL.
Notably, Knight trains part time in Utah with her partner and Team USA speed skater Brittany Bowe.
Following the team's victory over Finland, the United States women's hockey team will face Switzerland on Monday at 10:40 a.m. MST. The game can be streamed on Peacock.
