Poulin lifts Canada over U.S. in shootout to snap Rivalry Series losing streak
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Marie-Philip Poulin scored in a shootout as Canada finally got into the win column in the women’s hockey Rivalry Series with a 3-2 victory over the United States on Saturday at Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia, Ont.
The U.S. jumped out to a 1-0 lead when Megan Keller scored a short-handed goal at 8:19 of the second period. The U.S. went ahead 2-0 when Alex Carpenter scored at 4:46 of the third period.
Danielle Serdachny got one back for Canada with a goal at 10:06, and Ella Shelton scored to tie the game at 12:39.
WATCH l Canada edges U.S. in shootout:
Captain Marie-Philip Poulin scores the lone goal in the shootout as Canada beats the United States in Game 4 of the Rivalry Series.
In overtime, Abbey Murphy of the U.S. (unsportsmanlike conduct) and Poulin (roughing) were both sent off for minor penalties as both teams pushed for the winner.
Canada outshot the U.S. 26-24, and went 0-for-5 on the power play. The U.S. went 0-for-2 on the power play.
The U.S. won the first game of the series 3-1, took the second 5-2 and won the third, played on Thursday, 3-2.
Game 5 in the Rivalry Series is set for Wednesday in Saskatoon, Sask.
