"After a commanding 5-1 win over Latvia, the United States men's hockey team is back in action for Game 2 of the preliminary round in the 2026 Olympics. Saturday's game is against Denmark, which lost 3-1 to Germany in its first game. Heading into the game, the U.S. sits atop Group C. The top team from each group gets a bye into the quarterfinal round of the tournament, which begins Wednesday."
"Center Brock Nelson led the U.S. in scoring after one game, with two goals, while forwards Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk and defenseman Quinn Hughes all had two assists. Forwards Auston Matthews, Tage Thompson and Brady Tkachuk were the other goal scorers in the opening contest. More: Men's hockey megapreview | Lapsed fan's guide | Player rankings Follow along for live updates, beginning at 3:10 p.m. ET."
The United States opened the 2026 Olympic preliminary round with a 5-1 victory over Latvia and will play Denmark in Game 2. Denmark fell 3-1 to Germany in its first match. The U.S. sits atop Group C, and the top team in each group earns a bye into the quarterfinals, which start Wednesday. Brock Nelson scored two goals in the opener. Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk and Quinn Hughes each recorded two assists. Auston Matthews, Tage Thompson and Brady Tkachuk also scored. Live updates begin at 3:10 p.m. ET.
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