Swayman Gets USA Nod Over Hellebuyck Today
Team USA coach Mike Sullivan taps Jeremy Swayman to start in net against Denmark after Connor Hellebuyck's easy opener win over Latvia. The Bruins netminder, who's been a rock in Boston's crease this season, steps up for his Olympic debut with the depth chart wide open. Everyone knows goalie rotations win tournaments, and this move signals USA's bench trusts Swayman's fire to keep the momentum rolling into the medal rounds.
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