Canada and the USA have a storied rivalry in women’s hockey, facing off for gold in 23 of 24 World Championship finals since 1990, with Canada winning last year’s thrilling 6-5 overtime game. Key factors for the upcoming 2025 final include goaltending performance, depth scoring beyond star player Marie-Philip Poulin, and maintaining composure against a talented USA roster featuring players like Abbey Murphy and Caroline Harvey. With Poulin’s proven clutch ability and the need for unsung heroes, the competition remains fiercely unpredictable.
