USA to face Canada for Olympic gold after overpowering Slovakia in men’s hockey
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Team USA defeated Slovakia 6-2 in the Olympic men's hockey semifinal, setting up a highly anticipated gold medal game against Canada, marking the first U.S.-Canada Olympic final matchup in 12 years.
- Jack Hughes led the U.S. offense with two goals in the semifinal, showcasing his growth and impact after a slower start in previous tournaments, while teammates Dylan Larkin, Tage Thompson, Jack Eichel, and Brady Tkachuk also contributed goals.
- The U.S. goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 22 saves, continuing to dispel doubts about his ability to perform in high-pressure games, although his shutout was spoiled late by Slovakia’s Juraj Slafkovský.
- Team USA’s roster construction,
