NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Olympic Hockey
Finland espn.com secured the bronze medal with a 6-1 victory over Slovakia in men's hockey at the Milan Cortina Games. The win marks Finland's third consecutive Olympic bronze with NHL players participating. Meanwhile, the U.S. team espn.com dominated Slovakia 6-2 to advance to the gold medal game against Canada on Sunday.
Team USA
Brady Tkachuk espn.com acknowledged the intense rivalry with Canada, saying there's "hatred there" as the U.S. prepares for the gold medal match. The team has also been honoring Johnny Gaudreau's espn.com memory throughout their Olympic run, paying tribute to the late NHL star.
Team Canada
Canada espn.com survived another nail-biter, coming back from a 2-0 deficit to beat their opponent with a late game-winner. Sidney Crosby espn.com has "a lot better chance" of playing in the gold medal game after missing the semifinal with an undisclosed injury, according to coach Jon Cooper. The team captain was previously considered "by no means out" of the Games as they took his status "day by day."
NHL Veterans
Jaromir Jagr espn.com hinted at potential retirement after his 38th professional season with his hometown Kladno Knights in the Czech league. The former NHL great suggested his storied career might be coming to an end.
College Hockey
With selection day approaching, the NCAA men's hockey bubble espn.com is heating up as teams compete for the final spots in the 16-team bracket. Analysts are examining which teams should make the field and who might be sweating out the final decisions.
Off the Ice
Shoresy star Jared Keeso espn.com shared his tour diary ahead of the show's Season 5 U.S. debut on Hulu. The creator and star of the popular hockey comedy kept a detailed account of the live tour experience.