Team USA captain Auston Matthews had a solid Olympic debut on Thursday night against Latvia. The Toronto Maple Leafs star scored a power play goal in the third ...
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Brothers Jack and Quinn Hughes had strong opening nights for Team USA in their opening 5-1 win over Latvia.
The U.S. opened the Olympics by rolling past Latvia 5-1 in a dominant showcase of some of the country's best NHL players. Brock Nelson scored twice, four players had two assists apiece and there was production up and down the lineup.
In the easy win, Brock Nelson scored twice for the U.S., four players had two assists apiece and there was production up and down the lineup.
New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes played a big role in Team USA's win over Latvia after finding instant chemistry with Brock Nelson.
The U.S. men's hockey team scored four unanswered goals, including a pair from Brock Nelson, on Thursday in Milan.
Dallas Stars goalkeeper Jake Oettinger did not dress, with the Bruins' Jeremy Swayman backing up starter Connor Hellebuyck.
It took some time, but the Americans pulled away from Latvia in the second period to earn a win, while Denmark couldn't stifle Germany's star power.
The 5-1 win puts the U.S. atop the Group C standings. Here's how it went down, and what comes next.
When Team USA opened its schedule at the 2026 Winter Olympicson Thursday afternoon, it was going up against an undermanned Latvia team. There were plenty of sto ...