HERNING, Denmark—The United States routed Japan 10–0 in the opening game of the women’s hockey world championship on Thursday and defending champion Canada started the tournament with a 4–1 victory over Finland.
The Americans had nine different scorers against Japan, with Alex Carpenter the only player to net twice. Taylor Heise went scoreless but equaled a tournament record with five assists for the United States, which led 9–0 after two periods and outshot Japan 62–6.
Olympic and world champion Canada faced tougher resistance from Finland, the bronze medalist at the Beijing Games in February.
Elisa Holopainen of Finland in action with Brianne Jenner of Canada during the IIHF World Championship Women’s ice hockey match between Finland and Canada in Herning, Denmark, on Aug. 25, 2022. (Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)
Finland missed a penalty at the end of the first period when Kiira Yrjanen’s shot was saved by Ann-Renée Desbiens….