Attention shifts to quarterfinal matchup with Germany after Canadian women's bounce-back win over Finland

Olympic rookie Jenn Gardiner played only a touch over six minutes in Canada's 5-0 loss to the Americans on Tuesday, less than any other forward.

Two days later, she scored the game winner in a dominant, 5-0 win over the Finns.

It was one of two goals Canada got from its fourth line in the game — Kristin O'Neill added the other — which ended the preliminary round. It set up quarterfinal matchup with Germany on Saturday.

There's been plenty of talk about how Canada hasn't been able to match the youthful firepower of the U.S. Perhaps some answers could lie at the bottom of Canada's lineup.

Gardiner, O'Neill and Julia Gosling have combined for nine points at this tournament, but haven't seen a ton of ice time.

At 24, Gardiner is the youngest player on this roster, after being the second-leading scorer at the last world championship on a line with Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey. Gosling, who is also 24, has one of the best shots in women's hockey.

O'Neill, 27, has speed in spades and is an ace in the faceoff circle. Only Poulin and American Alex Carpenter have won more faceoffs in the PWHL this season.

"[I'm] doing anything I can whenever I get the opportunity to have an impact for this team, whether that’s on the ice, off the ice, just being a good teammate, carrying myself the right way," Gardiner told CBC Olympics reporter Claire Hanna after the win over Finland.

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"It was super fun to get to play today and score a goal, and just really excited for our team win. I think we had a great game all around. We’re going to continue building for the next game here and we’re excited for the direction we’re headed."

The Canadian coaching staff