Source: Fox News
Summary
The Team USA women’s hockey team defeated Italy 6-0 in the quarterfinals of the Olympics, advancing to the semifinals. Team USA has outscored opponents 20-1 in four games, including a 5-0 shutout of Team Canada. The team scored four goals in the second period, and goalkeeper Gwyneth Philips made several key saves.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Team USA dominated from the start, outshooting Italy 20-2 in the first period. Italy’s goalkeeper Gabriella Durante made several impressive saves, but Team USA’s momentum was too much to overcome.
The team’s second goal came on a sharp-angle shot from Kendall Coyne Schofield, and she added a second goal later in the period.
The game got chippy in the third period, with tempers flaring after a goal and coaches barking at each other.
This one felt recognizable early, with Team USA’s shutout streak extending to 271 minutes.
Original Observation: The Team USA women’s hockey team’s dominance is no surprise given their experience and skill level, but it’s a testament to their opponents that they’ve been able to hold them to a single goal through four games.
Author: Evan Null
