The final between the USA and Canada was a hard-fought battle, with both teams trading goals throughout the game. After a scoreless first half, Caroline Harvey and Abbey Murphy scored quick goals to give the US a 2-0 lead. Canada responded with goals from Danielle Serdachny and Jennifer Gardiner to tie the game. Taylor Heise put the US ahead again in the third period, but Sarah Fillier quickly answered for Canada, forcing the game into overtime.
Tessa Janecke, a standout player from Penn State, sealed the victory with a goal assisted by Taylor Heise, avenging the previous year's overtime loss to Canada. Janecke also earned Player of the Game honors for her performance.
The U.S. team finished the tournament with an undefeated record, showcasing their strength and depth. Goalie Gwyneth Philips expressed her excitement, saying, “Shock and awe. I’m ecstatic.”
This win marks the 24th consecutive year that the U.S. has appeared in the gold medal game at the IIHF Women's World Championship, underscoring their consistent performance on the world stage.