Canada forward Blayre Turnbull (40) falls into United States goaltender Aerin Frankel (31) in the second period of the Rivalry Series women's hockey game Thursday in Cleveland.

Taylor Heise scored and set up each of Abbey Murphy’s three goals, and the United States women’s national hockey team opened the pre-Olympic Rivalry Series with a 4-1 win over Canada on Thursday night.

Laila Edwards had an assist in her Cleveland homecoming, with her shot from the right point deflected in by Heise midway through the first period. The 21-year-old Edwards is a forward-turned-blue liner from Cleveland Heights, and the first Black female player to skate for Team USA.

Projected U.S. starter Aerin Frankel stopped 26 shots, and the Americans have won three straight against their cross-border rival. The

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