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Source: Fox News
Summary
Team USA won the men’s ice hockey gold medal game against Canada 2-1 in overtime, with Jack Hughes scoring the winning goal. Connor Hellebuyck made 40 saves for the U.S. Matt Boldy scored the first goal for the U.S. in the first period, and Canada’s Cale Makar tied the game in the second. American players honored the late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau by holding up his jersey.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
The U.S. forced overtime, just like they did against Canada in the 2010 gold medal game.
The winning goal came early in OT, just like it did in the 2010 game.
The U.S. got the gold, just like they did in the “Miracle on Ice” in 1980.
And, of course, the U.S. won on the 46th anniversary of the “Miracle on Ice” upset.
This one felt recognizable early.
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Author: Evan Null
