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Poulin's Historic Goals Propel Canada to Olympic Final

2/17/2026

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Marie-Philip Poulin scored both goals to lead Canada to a 2-1 win over Switzerland in the Olympic women's hockey semifinal, setting the Olympic goals record.
Poulin played through a knee injury to help Canada reach the gold medal match against the United States on February 17, 2026.
Canadian head coach Troy Ryan praised Poulin's impact on the team and emphasized her ability to instill confidence.

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Marie-Philip Poulin scored both goals to lead Canada to a 2-1 win over Switzerland in the Olympic women's hockey semifinal, setting the Olympic goals record.
Poulin played through a knee injury to help Canada reach the gold medal match against the United States on February 17, 2026.
Canadian head coach Troy Ryan praised Poulin's impact on the team and emphasized her ability to instill confidence.