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They were Golden!

If they played 100 games it would be 52-48 and a toss up - the only downer was the complete dejection the Canadians showed at the metal ceremony - their hearts were shattered.

I've often read Silver is the worst medal to get. The Bronze medalists are just happy to get a medal, while Silver medalists wish they had done things differently and keep replaying the loss in their head.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Feb 20, 2026 1:46 am I've often read Silver is the worst medal to get. The Bronze medalists are just happy to get a medal, while Silver medalists wish they had done things differently and keep replaying the loss in their head.

You WIN the bronze, silver means you LOST the gold

bestgear wrote: ↑Fri Feb 20, 2026 1:35 am If they played 100 games it would be 52-48 and a toss up

I’m not sure that’s the case. This team is special. Here’s a quote from the post-game write-up by The Athletic. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/705800 ... ed_article

The win punctuated a year-long stretch of dominance by the Americans, dating to the 2025 Women’s World Championships, where the team also went undefeated en route to a gold medal. They beat Canada (again) in four lopsided Rivalry Series games in the fall. In their last 18 games against top competition, Team USA has dismantled opponents 84-15, including 33-2 at the Olympic Games.

Ken

The Canadians controlled 58 of 60 minutes of a high stakes game, they match up very well against the Americans, hate to see it end.

bestgear wrote: ↑Fri Feb 20, 2026 2:52 am The Canadians controlled 58 of 60 minutes of a high stakes game, they match up very well against the Americans, hate to see it end.

Next up, Men's.


Some Medal Ceremony pictures.

Looks like it’s USA vs Canada on Sunday for gold. The USA men’s team played a heck of a game today. They made it look easy. This face off with Canada will be a tough match. I know I said never bet against Canada or Sweden when it comes to hockey, but I would make an exception this time. This USA men’s team is a great team.

Hopefully, Gold medal game will be as exciting as Four Nations was last year when these 2 teams got together. Crosby's injury is a real downer no matter which team you support.

Get it on!

USA 2-1 over Canada. The Canadians played one heck of a game. I thought they were going to win in that third period. They put so much pressure on the USA team. What a great goalie the USA has. Hellebuyck stopped so many pucks, he is the reason the USA won today. WOW! First gold since 1980, 46 years is a long drought.

Hellebuyck was awesome, and nice to see him get the monkey off his back as far as "winning the big one". The U.S. was definitely outplayed in nearly every facet of the game other than goaltending and PK.
Canadian fans will forever be haunted by MacKinnon missing an open net for a potential game winner in the 3rd period, as well as wondering what if Crosby and Morrissey could have played.
No matter what, this one definitely lived up to the hype, and big win for U.S.A.

B'day game was a win for me both ways.

Hellebuyck being my favorite player, he did a remarkable job fending us off.

And all the boys in the red, we put up a fight of a lifetime, but just couldn't crack your guys defence.

It was an awesome run, Hellebuyck's netminding saved the day. Both Women's and Men's gold medals, unbelievable!

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sun Feb 22, 2026 9:06 pm It was an awesome run, Hellebuyck's netminding saved the day. Both Women's and Men's gold medals, unbelievable!

Are there 2 more refreshing and likable people in all of sports than the Hughes brothers? I think not.

Waukonda wrote: ↑Sun Feb 22, 2026 9:26 pm

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sun Feb 22, 2026 9:06 pm It was an awesome run, Hellebuyck's netminding saved the day. Both Women's and Men's gold medals, unbelievable!

Are there 2 more refreshing and likable people in all of sports than the Hughes brothers? I think not.

Most definitely, and amazingly talented.

An absolute honor to watch both these teams in action. Congrats to both and appreciate the patriotism and honor expressed by both the men and women in representing the USA. If you missed the men's game catch it on a replay.

923 + 77 = 1,000 for the Great 8!

Without a miracle finish by the Capitals, he won't be skating in the playoffs, will this be his last season???

It is really looking like the Avalanche and Hurricanes are on a collision course for the Cup finals.

Waukonda wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 2:51 am It is really looking like the Avalanche and Hurricanes are on a collision course for the Cup finals.

How's the Caps doing?

1967redrider wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 11:38 am

Waukonda wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 2:51 am It is really looking like the Avalanche and Hurricanes are on a collision course for the Cup finals.

How's the Caps doing?

They are playing golf with the Blues.

Waukonda wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 1:45 pm

1967redrider wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 11:38 am

Waukonda wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 2:51 am It is really looking like the Avalanche and Hurricanes are on a collision course for the Cup finals.

How's the Caps doing?

They are playing golf with the Blues.

Tee time!

Round 2 line-up, I'd like to see Colorado/Canes.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2026 10:58 pm Round 2 line-up, I'd like to see Colorado/Canes.

That is what I was hoping for, I wouldn't think there were many bets on it being the Habs and Golden Knights. Either way the games have been good and will be good.