The rivals have faced off for gold at 23 of 24 women’s world championships since the tournament began in 1990, including last year’s gold-medal game, which Canada won 6-5 in overtime. This year’s championship rematch was set after both teams won their semifinal games on Saturday night.

The United States defeated Canada 4-3 to win the women’s ice hockey world championships thanks to Tessa Janecke’s goal in overtime.

Tessa Janecke scored an overtime goal in the gold-medal game to lift Team USA to a 4-3 win over Canada in the women's hockey world championship.