"The U.S. has won only two the last a long 46 years ago, when an underdog American squad upset the Soviet Union in 1980's "Miracle on Ice." Today, the Americans aren't such underdogs anymore. But this generation of American stars including team captain Auston Matthews, star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, and the Tkachuk brothers Matthew and Brady still lack a signature win to prove they belong with the best."
""The line between winning and losing is so fine in tournaments like this and when you play a team like [Canada]," said U.S. forward Jack Eichel. "It's going to be a competitive game. It's going to be back and forth. We know it's not going to be easy, but we're ready for a hard and demanding game, and we're going to give everything we have.""
Canada and the United States face off for the Olympic men's hockey gold medal in a high-profile rivalry. Canada holds nine all-time gold medals, the most of any country. The U.S. has two golds, the last coming 46 years ago in the 1980's "Miracle on Ice." The current U.S. roster includes NHL stars such as Auston Matthews and Connor Hellebuyck and seeks a signature win. Recent meetings include a 3-2 overtime Canadian victory in the 4 Nations Face-Off. NHL players returned to the Olympics for the first time since 2014, elevating both teams' talent levels.
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