Team USA Had The Golden Goalie
Defector • • sports
Key Points:
- Sweden won the women's curling final fairly, defeating Switzerland without dispute.
- The men's hockey final saw the U.S. defeat Canada 2-1 in overtime, a result many Canadians question due to the very short 101-second overtime period.
- U.S. goalie Connor Hellebuyck's exceptional performance, stopping 41 shots, was crucial in overcoming Canada's dominance in play and expected goals.
- Despite criticism of Hellebuyck's playoff reputation, his Olympic performance proved decisive, highlighting the unpredictable nature of hockey outcomes.
- The article argues that overtime in hockey should be extended to build tension and excitement, criticizing the use of 3-on-3 overtime in a championship game as not taking the game seriously enough.
