NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Olympic Glory
Team USA espn.com captured its first Olympic gold in men's hockey since 1980, with Jack Hughes espn.com scoring the overtime winner against Canada. The U.S. team honored Johnny Gaudreau espn.com by skating with his No. 13 jersey before bringing his children on the ice for a special golden moment.
Rivalry Renewed
The U.S.-Canada rivalry reached new heights as Brady Tkachuk espn.com acknowledged the "hatred" between the teams. Sidney Crosby espn.com missed Canada's gold medal game with an undisclosed injury despite Coach Jon Cooper espn.com suggesting he had "a lot better chance" of playing in the final.
Tournament Results
Finland espn.com dominated Slovakia 6-1 to claim bronze for the third consecutive Olympics. Team USA espn.com had earlier dispatched Slovakia 6-2 to set up the showdown with Canada. The Canadians clawed back espn.com from a 2-0 deficit, scoring the winner with just 35.2 seconds remaining in their semifinal.
League Updates
NHL great Jaromir Jagr espn.com hinted at retirement after his 38th season with hometown club Kladno Knights. As the Olympic tournament concluded, the NHL bubble watch espn.com intensified with selection day approaching for the 16-team playoff bracket.