'Shots don't win games. Goals do.': US women control play, but are reminded that's not enough vs. Canada

The players of the U.S. women’s hockey team could still be out there shooting, and Ann-Renée Desbiens would still be stonewalling them.

That’s if the American attempts even made it past the Canadian goaltender’s teammates, who were intent on blocking anything and everything the U.S. could muster on Tuesday.

For 60 minutes at Wukesong Sports Centre, the Canadians were content to let the Americans dictate play. They controlled the scoreboard.

In the end, that’s all that matters.

Canada (4-0) defeated the U.S. 4-2, despite being outshot 53-27, to wrap up Group A play for both teams. The Canadians will be the top seed in the Olympic tournament’s quarterfinals that begin Friday. Knockout round matchups aren't yet finalized.

United States forward Abbey Murphy hits the post behind Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens in the first period.

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Desbiens stopped 51 of the Americans’ 53 shots, while her teammates blocked dozens more.

“Shots don’t win games,” Team USA coach Joel Johnson said. “Goals do.

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