USA Triumphs Over Denmark in Thrilling 6-3 Match
In a spirited showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Team USA’s men’s hockey team clinched a 6-3 victory against Denmark. Yahoo Sports’ Jay Busbee takes us through this riveting contest.
As the Olympic Games unfold, Team USA appears to have discovered a crucial strategy for navigating the inevitable bumps on the road to gold. When faced with adversity, it seems the answer may well be to “just add Brady”—Brady Kochek, that is.
In the first period, Kochek, captain of the Ottawa Senators, not only engaged in a spirited fight but also turned the tide in the second period by scoring an equalizer that reignited his team’s passion. His intensity injected much-needed energy into an American squad that had started the game somewhat sluggishly.
Despite their eventual success, the match proved to be more of a struggle than expected, with the U.S. trailing for a significant stretch. A late-game offensive outburst secured the win, but lingering questions about Team USA’s overall cohesiveness remain.
Remarkably, Denmark entered this match with only five players in the NHL, yet they proved a formidable foe, continuously pressuring the Americans and keeping the game frustratingly close for an extended period.
Head coach Mike Sullivan opted to start Boston’s Jeremy Swayman in goal, a decision that nearly backfired. Swayman let in a couple of frustrating goals—one from nearly the center line and another just three seconds before the end of the second period.
In these Olympic games, the mantra of “survive and advance” may suffice, but it’s clear that “thrive and advance” would serve the U.S. much better.
Looking ahead, the United States will take on Germany to wrap up group play.
Reporting from Milano Santa Giulia Arena, this is Jay Busbee for Yahoo Sports.
