Finkel stops 31 shots, United States beats Canada 3-1 in opener of Rivalry Series

Hilary Knight had a goal and an assist, Aerin Frankel stopped 31 shots and the United States beat Canada 3-1 in the opener of the Rivalry Series. Canada had the early jump in the first of seven games in the 2023-24 version of the Rivalry Series, but Frankel made some tough saves to keep the Canadians from scoring.

United States goaltender Aerin Frankel makes a save on a shot by Canada forward Jessie Eldridge as United States defender Natalie Buchbinder and United States forward Abby Roque look on during the first period of a rivalry series women’s hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz.

Canada had the early jump in the first of seven games in the 2023-24 version of the Rivalry Series, but Frankel made some tough saves to keep the Canadians from scoring. Frankel was sharp in the first period, stopping Jessie Eldridge from point-blank range and Ella Shelton on a power play late.

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