NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Olympic Hockey Drama
Team USA espn.com captured the men's Olympic hockey gold medal for the first time since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" with Jack Hughes scoring the overtime winner against Canada. The team honored Johnny Gaudreau espn.com throughout the tournament, culminating in skating with his No. 13 jersey before bringing his children onto the ice for a golden moment after the victory.
Jack Hughes espn.com became the hero in a thrilling rivalry matchup that saw both teams battle through a tightly contested game. The victory sets up potential future showdowns as both teams begin looking toward the 2030 Olympics.
Canada espn.com missed its opportunity with captain Sidney Crosby choosing not to play in the gold medal game due to an undisclosed injury. The decision came despite coach Jon Cooper espn.com suggesting Crosby had "a lot better chance" of playing in the final.
Finland espn.com claimed the bronze medal with a dominant 6-1 victory over Slovakia, marking the third consecutive bronze for Finland since NHL players began participating in the Olympics. The win continues Finland's strong tradition in international competition.
Rivalry Renewed
Brady Tkachuk espn.com acknowledged the intense hatred between the U.S. and Canada, stating that to achieve their ultimate goal of Olympic gold, his teammates would have to defeat the team they "both envy and despise." The rivalry has been renewed with this dramatic Olympic final.
Other Hockey News
Jaromir Jagr espn.com, the former NHL great, appears set to retire after his 38th season with his hometown Kladno Knights in the Czech league, bringing an end to one of hockey's most storied careers.
to future tournaments, selection day espn.com is approaching for the 16-team bracket, with teams anxiously awaiting their fate in the updated men's hockey bubble watch.