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Marie-Philip Poulin of Canada breaks Olympic record, reaching 20 career goals in women's hockey
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Canada's Marie-Philip Poulin, third from left, celebrates after scoring a goal against Switzerland during the second period of a women's ice hockey semifinal match at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. - photo by AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
MILAN (AP) — Marie-Philip Poulin of Canada broke the Olympic record for goals in women's hockey, scoring twice in a semifinal against Switzerland at the Milan Cortina Games on Monday to reach 20 for her career. Playing in her fifth Olympics, the Canadian captain scored in the second period to surpass former teammate and Hockey Hall of Famer Hayley Wickenheiser, who had 18 goals. The 34-year-old Poulin followed with her second goal of the game 6 1/2 minutes later to give Canada a 2-0 lead.