"Unlike that ragtag group of college kids that pulled off one of the biggest upsets in sports history 46 years ago by knocking off the heavily favored Soviet Union, the Americans in Milan were a machine that rode goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and a stacked roster full of NHL players through the tournament unbeaten. Hellebuyck was by far the best player on the ice, stopping 41 of the 42 shots he faced as Canada tilted the ice toward him."
"MILAN -- No miracle needed. The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. Jack Hughes scored 1:41 into overtime and the U.S. defeated Canada 2-1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, claiming the nation's third men's title at the Games and its first since the "Miracle on Ice" on 1980."
"Winning a fast-paced, riveting game that was full of big hits and plenty of post-whistle altercations, the U.S. got a goal from Matt Boldy 6 minutes in and led until Cale Makar tied it late in the second period. Hellebuyck and the penalty kill was a perfect 18 for 18 at the Olympics. The U.S. finally came through after generations of churning out talent from the grassroots level like a production line."
Jack Hughes scored 1:41 into overtime as the United States defeated Canada 2-1 to win Olympic men's hockey gold in Milan. The U.S. claimed its third Olympic men's title and first since 1980's Miracle on Ice. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of 42 shots, made critical saves including getting his stick on a Devon Toews shot and denying Macklin Celebrini on a breakaway, and the penalty kill finished a perfect 18-for-18. Matt Boldy scored six minutes in; Cale Makar tied late in the second period. The roster of mostly NHL players went unbeaten and featured many graduates of USA Hockey's National Team Development Program.
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