How did both teams get here? Who are the players to watch? We break down some of the storylines as the two powers in women's hockey are set to go head-to-head for gold.

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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.

Canada and the U.S. were the only sides to end on maximum points, but the Canadians' better goal difference means they topped the rankings.

Crinon and Wilson were both ejected from Canada's 10-2 win on Sunday, but the International Ice Hockey Federation did not issue suspensions.

A dominant American team that's allowed only one goal all tournament stands between Canada and gold. But a veteran-heavy Canadian team has belief.