Months before the U.S. team’s dominant run at the Milan Cortina Olympics, and prior to her recent engagement, American captain Hilary Knight had already anticipated a gold medal final against Canada with hope. That anticipation has now become a thrilling reality.
Speaking to The Associated Press in early November, Knight, 36, mused on the fitting end to her Olympic career with one more battle against Canada. "It’s best on best. I think people really like it when our two teams face off," she stated.
