US women's hockey team beats Canada 4-1 in Edmonton to sweep Rivalry Series

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Hilary Knight scored twice in the third period and the U.S. women's hockey team beat Canada 4-1 on Saturday night to sweep the four-game Rivalry Series.

The game was the last between the teams before they meet in a preliminary-round game in the Olympics on Feb. 10 in Milan.

“We expected them to come out swinging and were able to weather the storm,” U.S. coach John Wroblewski said. “This was a strong game and gives us a lot to think about as we head into Milan.”

Knight is retiring from international hockey after the Olympics. The 36-year-old U.S. caprtain scored the lone goal in the first Rivalry Series game between the countries back on Feb. 12, 2019.

“It’s special to be able to represent your country and to play against an awesome powerhouse of a hockey team as well,” Knight said. “We’re on the fortunate side of this year’s (series) and that felt pretty good.”

Defenders Caroline Harvey and Laila Edwards also scored and Taylor Heise had two assists for the Americans. Aerin Frankel made 23 saves.

The Americans outscored the Canadians 24-7 in the series, also winning 4-1 in Cleveland on Nov. 6, 6-1 in Buffalo, New York, on Nov. 8 and 10-4 in Edmonton on Wednesday night.

“Nothing awesome comes easy,” Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin said. “We know there’s work to be done. I don’t think we can take those four games and get down on ourselves.”

Brianne Jenner scored for Canada. Ann-Renee Desbiens stopped 28 shots.

Harvey opened the scoring at 5:13 of the second period. Jenner tied it a minute later, and Edwards put the Americans ahead to stay at 7:29 of the period.

In the third, Knight scored with 8:31 remaining and 1:37 left, the second into an empty net.

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United States' Abbey Murphy (37) checks Canada's Jocelyne Larocque (3) during the third period of a Rivalry Series hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States players celebrate a goal against Canada during the third period of a Rivalry Series hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States goalie Aerin Frankel (31) makes the save on Canada's Blayre Turnbull (40) during the third period of a Rivalry Series hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States' Hayley Scamurra (16) and Canada's Kristin O'Neill (43) battle for the puck during second period of a Rivalry Series hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States' Laila Edwards (10) and Canada's Emma Maltais battle for the puck during the first period of a Rivalry Series hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States' Kelly Pannek (12) and Canada's Kristin O'Neill (43) battle for the puck during second period of a Rivalry Series hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States' Abbey Murphy (37) is checked by Canada's Kristin O'Neill (43) during second period of a Rivalry Series hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States' Abbey Murphy (37), Laila Edwards (10) and Taylor Heise (27) celebrate a goal against Canada during second period of a Rivalry Series hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Morgan Frost scored in overtime and Blake Coleman had a short-handed goal in the Calgary Flames’ 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.

Dustin Wolf made 20 saves for the surging Flames. They have won eight of their past 12 games, with Wolf winning his last four starts.

Frost finished off a three-on-one break from Jonathan Huberdeau at 1:06 of overtime for his eighth goal of the season, and Calgary took advantage of its reprieve after Anze Kopitar’s apparent winner 33 seconds into the extra session was overturned for a kicking motion following a video review.

Adrian Kempe scored for the Kings, and Darcy Kuemper made 36 saves. Los Angeles played its 14th game decided in overtime or a shootout out of 21 total one-goal contests this season.

The Kings got off to a strong start with Kempe netting his fourth goal in the past seven games on a one-timer midway through the first period. He has two goals and five points during a four-game streak.

But the Flames responded with a dominant second period, posting a 17-3 advantage in shots, and finally breaking through when Coleman picked off Kevin Fiala’s pass and raced the other way on a breakaway before burying a wrist shot from the slot. It was Coleman’s third short-handed goal of the season and Calgary’s fifth.

Flames: At San Jose on Tuesday night.

Kings: At Dallas on Monday night.

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Calgary Flames left wing Blake Coleman (20) is greeted by teammates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Calgary Flames right wing Adam Klapka (43) reacts after the Calgary Flames defeated Los Angeles Kings of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Calgary Flames left wing Blake Coleman (20) takes a shot and scores during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Calgary Flames center Morgan Frost (16) shoots and scores to win the game in overtime of an NHL hockey game against Los Angeles Kings Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Calgary Flames left wing Jonathan Huberdeau (10) reacts as the Calgary Flames defeat the Los Angeles Kings in overtime of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)