Players from Team Canada celebrate after defeating the U.S. 3-2 in the women’s ice hockey gold medal match Thursday at the Winter Olympic Games. Photo: VCG

Canada’s Sarah Nurse (top), who scored her team’s first goal, vies for the puck. Photo: VCG

Marie Philip Poulin #29, who scored twice, including Canada’s third gold-medal clinching goal, controls the puck. Photo: VCG

Lee Stecklein, No. 2 on the U.S. team, competes against Brianne Jenner of Canada. Photo: VCG

Canada’s No. 26 Emily Clark and No. 23 Erin Ambrose help goalkeeper Ann-Renee Desbiens defend against Jesse Compher of the U.S. in the second period. Photo: VCG

Kendall Coyne Schofield of the U.S. fights for the puck. Photo: VCG

Hilary Knight of the U.S. scored a shorthanded goal in the second period, leaving the U.S. two goals behind. Photo: VCG

With 12.5 seconds left, the U.S.’ Amanda Kessel pulled a second goal for the team. Photo: VCG

Goalkeeper Desbiens, No. 35 of Canada, defends against U.S. players in the third period. Photo: VCG

Canadian players pose with their medals for a group photo. Photo: VCG