NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Olympic Gold Triumph
Team USA espn.com captured its first Olympic gold medal in men's hockey since 1980 with a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory over Canada. Jack Hughes espn.com scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime while Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves to secure the win. The victory came after Sidney Crosby espn.com was held out of Canada's lineup due to injury, with coach Jon Cooper saying he had "a better chance" of playing before the game.
Tournament Journey
The Americans reached the gold medal game after dominating Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinals. Brady Tkachuk espn.com acknowledged the intense rivalry, saying there's "hatred there" when facing Canada. Throughout the tournament, Team USA espn.com honored the memory of Johnny Gaudreau by wearing his No. 13 jersey and bringing his children onto the ice after winning gold.
Bronze Medal and Tournament Wrap
Finland espn.com claimed bronze with a 6-1 victory over Slovakia, marking their third consecutive Olympic bronze medal with NHL players participating. The tournament featured several close calls, including Canada's semifinal thriller where they trailed 2-0 before scoring the winner with 35.2 seconds remaining. speculation continues about Jaromir Jagr espn.com potentially retiring after his 38th professional season with his hometown Czech club.