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The U.S. women fulfilled their destiny, completing their running of the table and medal rounds, though this time they needed a late equalizer and overtime to get past Canada to win gold. It’s almost always an epic battle between those two, even when one is a clear favorite as the U.S. were this time around. The pressure and potential heartbreak for the Americans was immense.
That brings us winding down to the final days, men’s semifinals Friday and the medal games Sunday:
- On the men’s side, four teams are left and three of them will get medals, with two of them acting like only gold will do. Canada faces Finland today without Sidney Crosby. [NHL]
- As the U.S. men prepare to face upstart Slovakia in the other semifinal, they carry Johnny Gaudreau in their hearts. [NHL]
- This tournament could be a coming out party for Slovakian 20-year-old Dalibor Dvorsky, who only gained an NHL roster spot with the Blues midseason as that team cratered. [NHL]
Islanders News
- The Islanders are of course following Bo Horvat at the Olympics, though the American Isles like Scott Mayfield are all in on Team Brock. [Isles]
- Oh, but speaking of Slovakians: Isles prospect Kamil Bednarik is evolving his game at NCAA Boston U. [Isles]
- He’s had his struggles, but Casey Cizikas is keeping it upbeat as he approaches age 35. [Newsday]
And also…:
On the road with
Shoresy’s Jared Keeso. [ESPN]
