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February 21, 2026
U.S. men's hockey team beats Slovakia 6-2 in Olympic semis, will face Canada in gold medal game
Updated on: February 20, 2026 / 9:15 PM EST / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- The U.S. men's hockey team defeated Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinals to advance to the gold medal game.
- They will face Canada in the gold medal game on Sunday, marking the U.S.'s first appearance in the final in 16 years.
- Jack Hughes scored two goals in the victory over Slovakia.
- Canada defeated Finland 3-2 in their semifinal match.
- Finland and Slovakia will play for the bronze medal.
- NHL players are eligible to compete in the Olympics for the first time since 2014.
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