US beats Canada 2-1, takes first two games of Rivalry Series

Nov 17, 2022, 8:21 AM | Updated: 10:25 pm

United States' Kendall Coyne (26) celebrates a goal against Canada goaltender Kristen Campbell (50) as Canada's Claire Thompson (42) looks on during the second period of a Rivalry Series hockey game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Kamloops, British Columbia. (Jesse Johnston/The Canadian Press via AP)

(Jesse Johnston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada's Micah Zandee-Hart (28) protects the puck from United States' Abby Roque (11) during the second period of a Rivalry Series hockey game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Kamloops, British Columbia. (Jesse Johnston/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States' Hayley Scamurra (16) trips Canada's Micah Zandee-Hart (28) during the first period of a Rivalry Series hockey game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Kamloops, British Columbia. (Jesse Johnston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada goaltender Kristen Campbell (50) makes a save as United States' Kendall Coyne Schofield (26) and Canada's Jessie Eldridge (9) and Renata Fast (14) look for the puck during the second period of a Rivalry Series hockey game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Kamloops, British Columbia. (Jesse Johnston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada's Marie-Philip Poulin (29) scores on a penalty shot goal on U.S. goaltender Maddie Rooney (35) during the second period of a Rivalry Series hockey game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Kamloops, British Columbia. (Jesse Johnston/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States' Kendall Coyne Schofield (26) skates with the puck against Canada during the first period of a Rivalry Series hockey game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Kamloops, British Columbia. (Jesse Johnston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada's Claire Thompson (42) works along the boards next to a U.S. player during the first period of a Rivalry Series hockey game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Kamloops, British Columbia. (Jesse Johnston/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States' Rory Guilday (36) celebrates her goal against Canada with Hilary Knight (21) and Savannah Harmon (15) during the second period of a Rivalry Series hockey game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Kamloops, British Columbia. (Jesse Johnston/The Canadian Press via AP)

KAMLOOPS, British Columbia (AP) — Alex Carpenter scored the tiebreaking goal at 13:24 of the third period, leading the United States to a 2-1 victory over Canada in the second game of the Rivalry Series on Thursday night.

The Americans won the opener of the seven-game series 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday. The teams meet again Sunday in Seattle.

After a scoreless first period, the Canadians took the lead in the second on a goal by Marie-Philip Poulin at 18:14.

The U.S. countered about a minute later when Kendall Coyne Schofield scored off assists by Rory Guilday, Savannah Harmon at 19:26.

Maddie Rooney made 19 saves in net for the Americans. Kristen Campbell made 32 stops for Canada.

UP NEXT

The Rivalry Series resumes Sunday in Seattle. The U.S. will host the fourth game of the series Dec. 15 in Henderson, Nevada.

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