Canada vs. Germany: Key Standouts in 2026 Olympic Women’s Hockey Quarterfinals
In a decisive match at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Canadian women’s hockey team triumphed over Germany in the quarterfinals with a score of 5-1. This victory marked a return to form for Canada, especially with the return of team leader Marie-Philip Poulin.
Game Highlights
Canada demonstrated their dominance early in the game. Brianne Jenner opened the scoring just minutes into the first period with a goal set up by Emma Maltais. This was followed by a goal from Claire Thompson, providing Canada a comfortable lead heading into the first intermission.
The second period saw Canada continue to apply pressure. Sarah Fillier managed to score on the power play, contributing to Canada’s commanding performance despite Germany’s goalkeeper Sandra Abstreiter making 16 saves during the period. The team outshot Germany 43-11 throughout the match.
Historic Moments
The final period brought a memorable moment for Germany, as Franziska Feldmeier scored the team’s first-ever goal against Canada in a major international tournament. Poulin capped off the match with her own goal, marking her 18th Olympic goal and tying her with Hayley Wickenheiser for the all-time record.
Key Statistics
- Score: Canada 5, Germany 1
- Shots on Goal: Canada 43, Germany 11
- Power Play: Canada 2-for-7, Germany 0-for-3
- Poulin’s Olympic Goals: 18 (tied for all-time record)
- Germany’s Power Play Percentage: 11.8% throughout the tournament
Player Performances
- Marie-Philip Poulin: Returning leader, scored her first goal of the tournament.
- Brianne Jenner: Scored the opening goal, demonstrating strong form throughout the tournament.
- Claire Thompson: Contributed offensively and defensively, leading the team with five shots on goal.
- Sandra Abstreiter: The only goaltender to start every game for Germany, recorded 127 saves in the tournament.
- Franziska Feldmeier: Notable for scoring against Canada, showcasing potential for future impact.
This victory secures Canada a spot in the semifinals, continuing their streak of never missing out on a gold medal game in women’s hockey at the Olympics. They will face the winner of the Switzerland vs. Finland matchup on Saturday, aiming for another shot at Olympic gold.
