The question that will linger over the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team for the next four years will likely be, “Would things have been different if Brianna Decker had been healthy for this game?” Decker, one of the best players in the game might have been the difference, or Team Canada might not have been denied no matter who they were playing against. Wednesday night they reclaimed Olympic gold, and bragging rights, as they defeated the U.S.A. 3-2 in the final.
Marie-Philip Poulin added another chapter to her hall of fame career as she scored twice and added an assist in the victory.