Canada's Jon Cooper blasts 'TV-driven' rules after Olympics loss to US
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Jon Cooper criticized the Olympic overtime rules, specifically the three-on-three format, for Canada's loss to the United States, arguing it changes the nature of hockey and is driven by TV considerations to shorten games.
- Unlike the Olympics, other tournaments like the 4 Nations Face-Off and Stanley Cup Playoffs use a five-on-five overtime format, which Cooper believes is more representative of true hockey play.
- The U.S. won the gold medal with a 2-1 overtime victory over Canada, with Jack Hughes scoring the game-winning goal 1:41 into the 3-on-3 overtime period.
- U.S. goalie Connor Hellebuyck was instrumental in the win, making 41 saves and posting a 95.
