US sets up gold-medal game against Canada at the Olympics by cruising past Slovakia
MILAN (AP) — The much-anticipated but never guaranteed U. S. -Canada showdown for gold in men's hockey at the Olympics is on. Jack Hughes scored two goals, including one with a highlight-reel individual effort, and the Americans rolled into the final by routing Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinals on Friday night. They'll meet tournament favorite and top-seeded Canada on Sunday for the title, a year since the North American rivals played two memorable games against each other at the 4 Nations That...
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