Maddie Wheeler's first goal of the tournament was the overtime winner as Team Canada defeated the U.S. 3-2 to capture the gold medal at the 2019 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship.

Both teams finished with 27 shots on goal, while Canada got all three of their goals on the power play. 

Canada defeated Russia 4-3 in overtime in the semis to hand Canada a berth in the final.