The red-hot U.S. women’s national hockey team cruised into the semifinal round of the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship after turning in its best performance so far in a 14-0 quarterfinal rout of Denmark.
The defending champions will face Finland in the semifinals on Sunday, Nov. 15, with the Americans' 25th consecutive trip to the gold-medal game on the line.
Eleven different players scored in the USA's quarterfinal victory over Denmark on Friday, led by Caroline Harvey's five-point performance (two goals and three assists). She set a record for the most career points recorded by an American defender (51). That wasn't the only history made. The USA recorded 85 shots on goal, the most in a single Women’s World Championship game.
The USA has
outscored its opponents 45-2 through five games, ranking first in scoring efficiency and penalty kills. Harvey leads the tournament in total points with 14 (nine assists, five goals), while Hilary Knight (six goals) and Taylor Fox (11 assists) lead in goals and assists, respectively.
USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates of the semifinal matchup between the USA and Finland. Here's what you need to know:
How to watch U.S. women's hockey in World Championship
05:15 AM ET, November 15 2026, Cydney PerryThe U.S. women's hockey team is set to compete against Finland in the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship semifinal round in Herning, Denmark, on Sunday, Nov. 15. The matchup will be broadcast on NHL Network and available to stream on Fubo.
- Channel: NHL Network
- Stream: Fubo
Women's World Championship semifinal schedule, results
05:10 AM ET, November 15 2026, Cydney PerryU.S. Women's National Hockey Team results
05:07 AM ET, November 15 2026, Cydney PerryThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: US women's hockey team faces Finland in World Championship semifinal: How to watch
