Canada’s Marie-Philip Poulin breaks Olympic goal-scoring record
Marie-Philip Poulin scored two goals in a 2-1 semifinal win over Switzerland, surpassing Hayley Wickenheiser's record with 20 Olympic goals, leading Canada to the final.
- On Monday at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Marie-Philip Poulin became the all-time Olympic women’s goal leader with her 19th goal and added a 20th in the semifinal versus Switzerland women's ice hockey team.
- After sitting out with a knee injury, Poulin returned for Canada quarterfinal vs Germany on Saturday, tying the record and showcasing veteran leadership in her fifth Olympics.
- Set up by Sophie Jaques, Poulin’s one-timer hit traffic and bounded past Swiss goalie Andrea Braendli, then she buried a rebound minutes later.
- The 2-1 win sent Canada to a gold-medal game against the United States on Thursday, with Canada seeking a sixth Olympic gold after a seven-game losing streak to the Americans.
- Now the milestone cements Poulin’s place among Olympic greats as the only player to score in four finals and sets up a potential fourth title in her fifth Games on Thursday.
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Two conflicting thoughts from Canada’s Olympic semifinal win over Switzerland on Monday: There is no shame in Marie-Philip Poulin being the best player on your team; there is some shame in needing a one-legged 34-year-old in order to score a single goal. Team Canada is used to being led by their "Captain Clutch," and in most international tournaments, that says flattering things about Poulin, the greatest player in the history of her sport. In M…
Marie-Philip Poulin of Canada breaks Olympic record, reaching 20 career goals in women's hockey
Marie-Philip Poulin of Canada has broken the Olympic record for goals in women’s hockey. Poulin scored twice in a semifinal against Switzerland at the Milan Cortina Games on Monday to reach 20 for her career.
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