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PWHL Detroit’s Daryl Watts has a goal and an assist as Canada stays perfect at Women’s Worlds

Daryl Watts and Hannah Bilka figured in the scoring Sunday as PWHL Detroit’s eight players at the Women’s World Championship head into the final round of group play.

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Daryl Watts had a goal and an assist for Canada on Sunday, Nov. 8, in a 9-0 win over Japan in Herning, Denmark, as PWHL Detroit’s eight players at the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship moved through the third day of group play. Detroit’s American contingent was also in action in Esbjerg, where the United States beat Germany 5-0.

Canada 9, Japan 0

Watts made it 3-0 when she finished a backdoor pass from Eldridge, then set up Rosalie Tremblay for Canada’s fourth goal. Eve Gascon earned the shutout as Canada stayed perfect in the tournament. Japan goaltender Riko Kawaguchi faced a barrage and made 45 saves. Detroit’s Akane Shiga played for Japan and was held off the scoresheet, taking a high-sticking minor.

United States 5, Germany 0

Hannah Bilka, who scored twice in the opener against Switzerland, assisted on Abbey Murphy’s goal, the fourth of five U.S. goals. Casey O’Brien, Emma Peschel, Alex Carpenter, and Joy Dunne also scored, and Gwyneth Philips made 13 saves for the shutout. Hilary Knight captains the U.S. team, which also includes Detroit’s Cayla Barnes and Jesse Compher.

For Germany, Detroit defender Nina Jobst-Smith, who scored twice against Austria on Saturday, logged 24:45 of ice time with three shots, Daily Faceoff reported. Goaltender Sandra Abstreiter was named Germany’s best player.

Brändli sits as Swiss win in overtime

Switzerland beat Czechia 2-1 in overtime on Alina Müller’s goal 1:39 into the extra period. Detroit draft pick Andrea Brändli, who started in net against the U.S. on Friday, did not play; Saskia Maurer got the start.

What’s next

The United States faces Austria and Canada plays host Denmark on Monday, Nov. 9, both at 1 p.m. Eastern on NHL Network. Group play ends Wednesday, with the quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 13, the semifinals Nov. 15, and the medal games Nov. 16 in Herning. Back home, PWHL Detroit’s team name and logo are set to be revealed Tuesday, and training camp opens Nov. 18.

Earlier on Mitten Hockey: Nina Jobst-Smith scores twice for Germany at Women’s Worlds, Hilary Knight and Hannah Bilka score as PWHL Detroit’s Americans open Women’s Worlds, and Eight PWHL Detroit players head into the Women’s World Championship.

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