NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Olympic Gold Medal Game
Team USA espn.com won the men's hockey Olympic gold medal on Jack Hughes' overtime goal, marking their first Olympic gold in men's hockey since the Miracle on Ice in 1980. After winning the gold, Team USA espn.com skated with the No. 13 jersey of the late Johnny Gaudreau before bringing his kids to the ice for a golden moment. The victory came after Canada espn.com lost their chance at gold, as Crosby espn.com was not in the lineup for the final game despite having "a lot better chance" of playing according to coach Jon Cooper.
Bronze Medal Game
Finland espn.com secured the bronze medal in men's hockey at the Olympics for a third consecutive time with NHL players participating, beating Slovakia 6-1 on Saturday at the Milan Cortina Games.
Rivalry & Legacy
The US-Canada hockey rivalry remains intense, as Brady Tkachuk espn.com acknowledged there's "hatred there" between the teams. Team USA espn.com had dominated Slovakia 6-2 in their semifinal, setting up the gold medal showdown. Meanwhile, legendary Jaromir Jagr espn.com is eyeing retirement after his 38th season with his hometown Kladno Knights in the Czech league. The Olympic hockey tournament has provided fans with thrilling moments and intense competition throughout the semifinal rounds.