Germany beats Austria 2-0 at women’s ice hockey worlds and Denmark prevails over Japan
Germany triumphed over Austria 2-0 in their opening match at the women's ice hockey world championship in Esbjerg, Denmark on Saturday. Katarina Jobst-Smith scored the decisive goal in the second period, following an early goal by Jobst-Smith in the 7:34 mark. Austria had Selma Luggin sent off with just 1:39 remaining in the final period, allowing Jobst-Smith to score her second goal from an empty net. Germany will now face the United States in the next round.
In Group B, Denmark fought back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Japan 3-2 after a penalty shootout. Japan had led 2-0 through goals by Umeka Odaira in the first period and Nikita Bergmann in the second. Teresa Christensen tied the score with 2:56 left in overtime, but Denmark secured the win with a shootout goal from Frederikke Foss. Denmark bounced back from a 4-1 loss to Finland in their previous match.
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