NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Olympic Hockey Highlights
Canada captain Crosby espn.com was out for the gold medal game against the United States. Finland espn.com won the bronze medal with a 6-1 victory over Slovakia for their third consecutive Olympic bronze. Brady Tkachuk espn.com emphasized the intense rivalry ahead of the gold medal matchup, saying there's genuine hatred between the teams. Team USA espn.com honored Johnny Gaudreau's memory throughout their Olympic run. Canada coach Jon Cooper espn.com said Sidney Crosby has "a lot better chance" of playing after missing the semifinal with an undisclosed injury.
Tournament Results
Team USA espn.com dominated Slovakia 6-2 to advance to the gold medal game against Canada. The Americans espn.com set up the championship matchup with their impressive semifinal performance. Canada espn.com survived another one-goal thriller, scoring the winner with 35.2 seconds left after trailing 2-0. Finland's 6-1 win over Slovakia secured them consecutive Olympic bronze medals in the NHL era.
NHL News & Notes
Jaromir Jagr espn.com suggested his storied 38-season career might be coming to an end with his hometown Kladno Knights. The NCAA men's hockey bubble espn.com is heating up with selection day approaching for the 16-team bracket. Shoresy star Jared Keeso espn.com shared his tour diary ahead of the show's Season 5 U.S. debut.
Olympic Coverage
Canada's Olympic hopes took a hit when captain Crosby was ruled out of the gold medal game. Team USA's dominant performance against Slovakia positioned them perfectly for the championship. The Finnish team continued their Olympic medal streak with another bronze. The rivalry between Canada and USA reached new heights ahead of the gold medal showdown.