U.S. women reach 25th straight hockey worlds final
The United States shut out Finland 5-0 in the 2026 Women’s World Championship semifinals, extending its winning streak to 20 games and reaching the tournament final for a record 25th time. The reigning champion has dominated the tournament, including a record-setting 85-shot, 14-0 quarterfinal victory over host Denmark. Canada advanced with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Czechia, while Sweden reached the semifinals for the first time since 2009; Canada and Sweden were set to meet for a place in the final against the United States.






