Bedard Benched for Canada's Gold Medal Push
Connor Bedard sits for Team Canada in today's USA showdown, leaving fans scratching heads over the Blackhawks phenom's Olympic absence. Coaches opt for experience in this high-stakes border battle, but whispers from the bench hint at deeper strategy amid Canada's comeback path. With McDavid and MacKinnon carrying the load after that Finland thriller, Bedard's scratch raises eyebrows on what it means for Canada's gold hopes.
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