NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Olympic Hockey Results
Team USA espn.com claimed its first Olympic men's hockey gold since 1980 with Jack Hughes' overtime goal against Canada. The victory sparked celebrations from athletes across sports, with Tom Brady espn.com and Devin Booker among those praising the historic win.
Olympic Highlights
Finland espn.com secured bronze with a 6-1 victory over Slovakia, marking their third consecutive Olympic medal with NHL players participating. The Americans honored late player Johnny Gaudreau espn.com throughout their run, bringing his children onto the ice after the gold medal game.
Player Updates
Stars forward Mikko Rantanen espn.com will miss time after suffering a lower-body injury during the Olympics, where he didn't play in Finland's bronze medal game. Meanwhile, fantasy hockey analysts are recommending pickups like Dostal and Laferriere as teams return from the Olympic break.
Olympic Rivalries
Canada's Sidney Crosby espn.com made the decision to sit out the gold medal game, while Brady Tkachuk espn.com spoke about the intense rivalry between the U.S. and Canada, describing the "hatred" between the teams. The Americans' victory has already sparked talk of renewed rivalry heading into the 2030 Games.
As NHL play resumes, teams are evaluating Olympic performances. Some players returned as standouts while others faced disappointment, setting the stage for the stretch run of the regular season.