The Canadian women’s hockey team avoided an upset with a 3-2 win over Sweden in the Olympic women’s hockey match on Tuesday. The game was a tight affair, with both teams trading goals throughout the match. In the end, it was Canada’s determination and skill that won out, with forward Natalie Nurse scoring twice to secure the victory.
The game started off with Sweden taking the lead in the first period, with forward Pernilla Winberg scoring a power play goal. Canada responded quickly, however, with Nurse scoring the equalizer just two minutes later. The second period saw no goals, but Canada took the lead in the third period when Nurse scored her second goal of the game. Sweden then equalized with a goal from forward Sofia Engstrom, but Canada held on to secure the win.
Nurse was the star of the match, scoring two goals and providing a spark for the Canadian team. She has been a key part of the Canadian team for years, and her performance in this match was no exception. Her two goals were crucial in helping Canada avoid an upset, and her skill and determination were evident throughout the match.
The win was a big one for Canada, as they look to defend their gold medal from the 2014 Sochi Olympics. With this win, Canada has now won five consecutive games against Sweden in Olympic women’s hockey matches. The Canadian team will now look to build on this win and continue their winning streak as they move forward in the tournament.
Overall, Canada avoided an upset with a 3-2 win over Sweden in the Olympic women’s hockey match. Natalie Nurse scored twice to help secure the victory, and her skill and determination were evident throughout the match. With this win, Canada has now won five consecutive games against Sweden in Olympic women’s hockey matches and will look to build on this win as they move forward in the tournament.
