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The Finland bronze medal espn.com win over Slovakia 6-1 marked their third consecutive Olympic gold medal in men's hockey, featuring NHL players. On the eve of the gold medal game, Brady Tkachuk espn.com acknowledged the intense Canada rivalry, stating the U.S. must overcome their mutual envy and hatred to claim the ultimate prize. The U.S. men's team honored Johnny Gaudreau's memory en route to their semifinal victory. Their dominant 6-2 win over Slovakia sets up a gold medal showdown against Canada on Sunday.
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Jaromir Jagr's storied career appears near its end; the 38-year-old Czech league player strongly suggested his 38th season might be his last. The U.S. men's hockey team's dominant Slovakia performance espn.com provided key takeaways ahead of the gold medal game. Canada coach Jon Cooper offered hope for Sidney Crosby's participation, stating the captain has "a lot better chance" of playing after his undisclosed injury. The Canadians delivered another dramatic one-goal thriller espn.com, clawing back from a 2-0 deficit to win in the final seconds. Meanwhile, the NCAA men's hockey bubble watch continues, with selection day approaching for the 16-team bracket.