U.S. men's hockey eyes first Olympic gold in 46 years against Canada
- On Friday, the United States men's ice hockey team routed Slovakia 6-2 at Milano Santagiulia Arena, clinching a spot in the final against Canada on Sunday, Feb. 22.
- Sustained pressure and NHL rosters set the tone as Team USA outshot Slovakia 39-24, in Friday’s 6-2 victory at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
- With Werenski assisting and Hellebuyck saving the net, the Americans pulled away, as Dylan Larkin scored after a Werenski sequence and Jack Hughes added two goals.
- The final will be televised on NBC and USA Network and streamed on Peacock/NBCOlympics.com, with a U.S. win delivering men's and women's Olympic hockey golds for the first time.
- The U.S. last reached the final in 2010, seeking its first men's hockey Olympic gold since 1980, after recent meetings at the 4 Nations Face‑Off.
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