U.S. Men's Hockey Team Cruises to 5-1 Win over Latvia in Their First Game of 2026 Winter Olympics

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The U.S. men’s hockey players got off to a great start in the team’s quest to win a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Team USA went on to defeat the European nation 5-1, with Arizona-born Brady Tkachuk scoring the first goal against Latvia in the preliminary-round contest at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena earlier this month. President Donald Trump and his administration decided to give the players a special shoutout that …

Brock Nelson scores twice as US men’s hockey opens Olympic slate by rolling over Latvia

The U.S. took a 5-1 win against Latvia, with Brock Nelson making some of the biggest impacts for the Americans.

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The U.S. men’s hockey team started the Olympics on a winning note. Team USA rolled past Latvia 5-1 Thursday in its first game of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. The Americans dominated play, outshooting Latvia 38-18. Brock Nelson scored two goals for the U.S., while Auston Matthews, Tage Thompson and Brady Tkachuk also lit the lamp. Nelson was among five U.S. players with a two-point game, along with Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Quinn Hughes and M…

Nelson scores twice as US rolls past Latvia 5-1

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Team USA pulls away from Latvia in men’s hockey opener

MILAN (AP) — The U.S. goal song — “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd — blared seven times over arena speakers Thursday night. Twice, the celebration was only short-lived.