On February 7, 2026, in Milan, Italy, the U.S. women's ice hockey team achieved a decisive 5-0 victory against Finland during the Milano Cortina Games. This match marked the second consecutive win for the U.S. team in the tournament. The Finnish squad struggled due to a postponed opening game against Canada after several players tested positive for norovirus. Despite their challenges, the U.S. team was able to showcase their talent through strong performances. Alex Carpenter opened the scoring with a power play goal, followed by swift goals from Taylor Heise and Megan Keller. Hilary Knight also made headlines by tying the all-time U.S. women's goals record at the Winter Olympics. Her goal was not only a personal achievement but a significant moment for the national team as well. The U.S. Vice President JD Vance was present during the game, indicating the attention the event garnered. With this successful outing, the U.S. hopes to maintain an unbeaten record as they prepare to face Switzerland next. Conversely, Finland's team reflected on their performance, acknowledging the difficulties stemming from their late start in the tournament due to health issues. Their focus now is to regroup and improve as they look forward to their upcoming matches.