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• The U.S. and Canadian women meet for Olympic gold tonight at 11 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock). “It’s wonderful hockey, it’s the most beautiful rivalry in sport. It gets the best and the worst out of both of us at the same time. It’s a wonderful game.” [NBC Olympics]
• Four X-factors that will come into play during tonight’s women’s gold medal game. [NBC Olympics]
• Savannah Harmon blazed her own path en route to playing a big role on the U.S. women’s national team. [On Her Turf]
• If you missed it, Slovakia forced overtime late in the third period and topped the U.S. in a shootout to move on to the men’s semifinals. [NBC Olympics]
While we had our olympic shootout vs USA in China..this is how early morning practice looked like in many small arenas in Slovakia..🤷🏻♂️🤣🤣🤜🏻🤛🏻👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/Hipex9Yegv
— Miroslav Šatan (@miro81s) February 16, 2022
• Adding Tyler Toffoli is another reason why Flames GM Brad Treliving is having a very strong season. [The Hockey News]
• Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon threw cold water on any thoughts that they would pursue Marc-Andre Fleury in a trade with Robin Lehner out injured. [NHL.com]
• Meanwhile, Jim Rutherford isn’t in a rush to see new Canucks GM Patrik Allvin make trades. [Daily Faceoff]
• The Oilers are playing with a bit of urgency under new coach Jay Woodcroft. [Sportsnet]
• Injuries have slowed the offense coming from the Sabres’ Victor Olofsson this season. Are things turning? He scored twice during their win over the Islanders Tuesday night. [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
• Looking at some of the standout prospects from the U.S. National Team Development Program. [NBC Sports Edge]
• T.J. Oshie and Anthony Mantha are nearing returns, which is good news for the Capitals. [Washington Hockey Now]
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