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Team USA is headed back to the Olympic gold medal game for the first time since 2010 after a commanding 6–2 win over Slovakia in the semifinals.
The Americans set the tone early. Dylan Larkin opened the scoring in the first period, and Tage Thompson followed with a power-play blast to give the U.S. a 2–0 lead after one.
From there, the second period belonged to Team USA. Jack Hughes scored twice in a dominant stretch, and Jack Eichel added another just 20 seconds after Hughes’ first of the frame to push the lead to 5–0.
Connor Hellebuyck carried a shutout into the third period before Juraj Slafkovsky and Pavol Regenda found the back of the net for Slovakia.
Brady Tkachuk answered with a breakaway goal to cap the scoring.
Team USA will now face Canada in the gold medal game Sunday at 8:10 a.m. ET.
Team USA heads back to the Olympic hockey gold medal game for the first time since 2010.
It was a massive effort from the Americans today, as they scored six goals against Slovakia, including two from Jack Hughes, and one each from Dylan Larkin, Tage Thompson, Jack Eichel and Brady Tkachuk.
Connor Hellebuyck took a shutout into the third period before yielding two goals from Team Slovakia.
Team USA will meet Team Canada at the men’s hockey gold medal game on Sunday, February 22, beginning at 8:10 a.m. ET.
The two teams met in last year’s 4 Nations, where three fights took place within the first few seconds. Now they will meet in the olympic hockey final for the first time since 2010.
Erik Cernak and Brady Tkachuk are thrown from the game after fighting.
There’s been shenanigans between the two all game.
Pavol Regenda scores for Slovakia.
It’s the eighth goal scored this game.
Brady Tkachuk gets a breakaway goal.
He was stuffed by Stanislav Skorvanek on a very similar play earlier in the third period.
USA notches their sixth goal of the game.
A FILTHY move by Brady Tkachuk to extend the lead. pic.twitter.com/CIrgDfTFR6
If Team USA holds on to the 5-1 win, they will be guaranteed a medal.
It would be the US men’s hockey team’s first medal since 2010.
Connor Hellebuyck gets caught behind the net, and Juraj Slafkovsky takes advantage, to get Slovakia their first goal of the game.
Tage Thompson did not come out with Team USA to start the third period.
He is out for the rest of the game with an injury, no specifics.
Only 20 more minutes of play before Team USA heads back to the gold medal game.
They hold a 5-0 lead as the third period begins.
Team USA with a massive second period in which they scored three goals, two from Jack Hughes.
Team USA is rolling as Jack Hughes scores from the left side of the net.
Jack Hughes said “ANOTHA ONE”. pic.twitter.com/GG2bK1YPlj
Samuel Hlavaj, who has had a strong olympics, is pulled in favor of Stanislav Skorvanek.
Jack Eichel scores within 20 seconds of Jack Hughes.
USA seemingly have this game in hand, with a 4-0 lead.
Team USA RUNNING away with it! pic.twitter.com/hDs3RkkVc2
Jack Hughes gets on the board with an incredible move, Werenski on the assist.
Hughes goes top right from the left side.
Jack Hughes showing flashes of Patrick Kane! pic.twitter.com/iaHFG0pvcW
Jake Guentzel kicked the puck into the net off his skate, and thus the goal was disallowed, or never called a goal in the first place.
The power play run continues. This time it’ll be a USA power play.
Two minutes for holding on Martin Fehervary.
Once again, Slovakia is on the power play.
Two minutes for high-sticking on Charlie McAvoy.
Two minutes for hooking on Auston Matthews.
Team USA vs. Slovakia in 4v4 hockey for the next few minutes.
Two minutes for roughing on Martin Fehervary.
Fehervary came in after the play and shoved Matthew Tkachuk in the face.
Team USA is trying to preserve their 2-0 lead as we begin the second period.
USA will take a 2-0 lead into the second set after Dylan Larkin and Tage Thompson score.
Shots after first period:
Only took about 17 seconds into the power play to score.
Tage Thompson sends a slapshot top left corner and past the Slovakian goaltender.
USA cushions their lead, 2-0.
BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT.
Tage Thompson extends the USA’s lead. pic.twitter.com/6CQUSRxdYA
Two minutes for tripping on Milos Kelemen.
Jack Hughes gets taken down and USA will have their first power play.
Team USA successfully kills the second penalty and keeps their 100-percent PK rate.
Slovaks are 0-2 on their power plays.
Two minutes for delay of game on Zach Werenski.
Team USA back shorthanded again.
Team USA keeps their 100-percent penalty-killing rate during these olympics.
Two minutes for goaltender interference on Charlie McAvoy.
Team USA has been one of the most physical teams during this olympic hockey tournament.
The Tkachuks and Charlie McAvoy, in particular, have been an annoyance to opponents.
That thread has certainly continued into today.
Dylan Larkin scores early for the Americans.
After a quick line change, Larkin gets the puck in a 1v2 and releases the wrister that gets past Samuel Hlavaj.
Dylan Larkin wastes NO TIME. pic.twitter.com/DDjYQzLxCj
Team USA has been pressing Slovakia through the first few minutes with a suffocating forecheck.
The Slovakian goaltender has been kept on his toes early.
The second semifinal between Team USA and Slovakia is underway, with a ticket to play Canada in the gold medal game up for grabs.
USA are in the white jerseys, Slovakia in their blue jerseys.
Forwards
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The winner of the Team USA-Slovakia semifinal will play Team Canada in the gold medal game.
NATHAN MACKINNON IN THE FINAL MINUTE. CANADA HAVE PULLED OFF THE COMEBACK. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/3jMB2EWWfU
Team USA takes on Slovakia at 3:10 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
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The Team USA vs. Slovakia game will be broadcast at 3:10 p.m. ET on Peacock, NBC, and NBCOlympics.com.
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The USA men’s hockey team plays Slovakia in the Olympic semifinals at 3:10 p.m. ET.
Here’s the Team USA men’s ice hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina.
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Here’s the Team Slovakia men’s ice hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina.
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Wednesday, Feb. 11
Thursday, Feb. 12
Friday, Feb. 13
Saturday, Feb. 14
Sunday, Feb. 15
Tuesday, Feb. 17 — Qualification Playoffs
Wednesday, Feb. 18 — Quarterfinals
Friday, Feb. 20 — Semifinals
Saturday, Feb. 21
Sunday, Feb. 22
No, fighting is not allowed in Men’s Olympic Hockey.
There are two sets of brothers on the USA hockey team.
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