"One more goal. That's how close the U.S. was to beating Canada in the final at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics before losing in overtime. One more goal. That's how close the U.S. was from tying Canada in the semifinals at the 2014 Sochi Olympics before losing 1-0. One more goal. That's how close the U.S. was to beating Canada in the final at the 4 Nations Face-Off a year ago before losing in overtime."
"Canada has won every major international men's hockey tournament featuring the NHL's best players over the past 16 years, a run that includes the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. With Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar joining forces for the first time on the same sheet of ice, the nation known as the cradle of the sport goes into the Milan Cortina Olympics next month as the gold medal favorite."
Canada has dominated major international men's hockey featuring NHL players for the past 16 years, including the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. The United States repeatedly came within one goal of beating Canada in high-profile games: the 2010 Olympic final (overtime loss), the 2014 Sochi semifinal (1-0 loss) and last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off final (overtime loss). Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar are assembled together, positioning Canada as the gold medal favorite at Milan Cortina. The U.S. has been closing the gap, and recent rivalry play has increased expectations for a competitive Games. Sweden and defending champion Finland remain strong contenders.
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