U.S. Women’s Ice Hockey Blow Out Switzerland 8-0 to Remain Undefeated at Olympics originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
The United States women’s ice hockey team handled Switzerland with ease in its third game of the preliminary round, coming out on top with 8-0 win to improve to 3-0 in group play.
Kelly Pannek had two goals and an assist, Hilary Knight and Jesse Compher each recorded two goals and Megan Bozek and Jincy Dunne each notched two assists. Alex Cavalinni made 12 saves for the shutout in her first start of the Olympics.
It’s the second straight shutout for the Americans. The team has outscored opponents 18-2 at the Games so far.
The U.S. will face its toughest test of the tournament on Monday, Feb. 7 as it squares off with rival Canada at 11:10 p.m. ET.
Knight got the Americans on the board first with an early power play goal in the opening period. While her initial shot did not go through, she collected her own rebound and potted it home for her second goal of the…
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