Team USA moved closer to victory in Group C of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey tournament with a 6-3 victory over Team Denmark on Saturday afternoon.
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However, the victory didn’t come without a tough first 20 minutes.
Denmark led 2-1 into the locker room after the first period, thanks to goals from Nick Olesen and Nicholas Jensen. Jensen’s goal – a wrist shot from just inside center ice – somehow eluded Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman.
Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy scored for Team USA, who quickly took control of the game with their offensive firepower.
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Ottawa Senators team captain Brady Tkachuk tied the score at 2-2 after an offensive zone win from Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel, who then scored the go-ahead goal shortly after.
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Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin increased the lead to 4-2 and, despite a Denmark goal from Phillip Bruggisser, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Guentzel restored Team USA’s two-goal lead just before the midway point of the third period.
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes capped the scoring by beating backup goalie Frederik Dichow, who had replaced the injured Mads Sogaard.
Detroit Red Wings Team captain Dylan Larkin, playing in his second career Olympic game, skated in 12:31 of ice time and had four shots on goal.
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