Canada edges Czech Republic to reach semifinals at women’s hockey worlds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Canada secured a spot in the semifinals of the IIHF women’s ice hockey world championship by defeating the Czech Republic 3-2 in Herning, Denmark, on November 13. Sarah Fillier, Rebecca Leslie, and Renata Fast scored for Canada, while Kristýna Kaltounková netted both goals for the Czechs. Fillier opened the scoring at 1:29 of the second period, with Leslie adding to the lead shortly thereafter. Kaltounková responded with a power play goal, but Fast restored a two-goal cushion before Kaltounková struck again in the final period. The Czechs managed to pull their goaltender late but could not score the equalizer. Finland also advanced earlier in the day by defeating Germany 6-0.
- •Canada defeated Czech Republic 3-2 in quarterfinals.
- •Sarah Fillier scored for Canada after returning from injury.
- •Kristýna Kaltounková scored both goals for the Czechs.
- •Finland shut out Germany 6-0 in the other quarterfinal.
- •Semifinal matchups include Canada against an opponent yet to be determined.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Canada beat Czechs to join Finland in semifinals at women’s hockey worlds
"HERNING, Denmark (AP) — Canada had to fight hard to advance to the semifinals of the women’s ice hockey world championship by edging the Czech Republic 3-2 on Friday.Sarah Fillier, Rebecca Leslie and Renata Fast all scored and goaltender Eve Gascon stopped 14 shots.
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