Fillier scores again as Canada beats Sweden, advances to women's world hockey final

Canada's Sarah Fillier, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the semifinal match between Canada and Sweden at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

HERNING — Sarah Fillier continued her goal-scoring streak as Canada advanced to the world women’s hockey championship gold-medal game with a 3-0 win over Sweden on Sunday.

Fillier has scored in four straight games after missing Canada’s first two contests in Denmark with an injury sustained in a tournament warm-up game against the United States.

After struggling to a 3-2 win over Czechia in Friday’s quarterfinals, Canada was in control for the entire game against the Swedes.

Sarah Wozniewicz and Emma Maltais also scored for Canada, while Ann-Renée Desbiens made 13 saves for the shutout.

Sweden goaltender Ebba Svensson Traff allowed three goals on 30 shots.

Canada will face the defending champion U.S. on Monday in a rematch of last year’s gold-medal game, while Sweden will play Finland for bronze.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 15, 2026.

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