Canada's Silver Stings - Olympic Lessons for Hockey Brass
Canada's men's hockey team grabs silver at Milano Cortina 2026 after Jack Hughes snipes the OT winner for the U.S., ending a gritty 2-1 battle that showcased their deepest run since Sochi's NHL-fueled gold. Stars like Connor McDavid, who torched the tourney with a record 13 points, Nathan MacKinnon with that clutch semifinal power-play dagger, and Mitch Marner clutch in quarters prove this group's got the goods, but falling short raises tough questions for Hockey Canada's brain trust.
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