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Canada defeats U.S. in women's hockey to renew classic Olympic rivalry in Beijing

Canada's 4-2 victory over the U.S. in group play gives the Canadians the top-seed heading into the quarterfinals. The U.S., the defending gold medalists, also advance to the quarterfinals.
USA's Alexandra Carpenter skates with the puck during the women's preliminary round of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games ice hockey competition between USA and Canada on Tuesday.

BEIJING — A classic Olympic rivalry between North American neighbors did not disappoint at the 2022 Games. While Canada won 4-2 in preliminary group play over U.S.A., it's just a precursor to the more important medal rounds for these hockey powerhouses.

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