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U.S. Women's Hockey Team Wins First Game In Winter Olympics

Kendall Coyne, No. 26 of the U.S., celebrates with teammate Hilary Knight, No. 21, after scoring a goal in the second period against Finland during the women's hockey tournament in Pyeongchang.

The U.S. women's hockey team opened tournament play with a win on Sunday, defeating Finland 3-1, in a tense and physical game at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

The U.S. team came out skating at a furious pace, pushing Finland well back into their own end

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