Tage Thompson Lights Lamp for USA at Olympics
Buffalo's Tage Thompson buries one for Team USA in Olympic men's hockey action, reminding everyone why he's a cornerstone sniper. The big power forward translates NHL dominance to the international stage seamlessly. His goal adds firepower to America's medal push early in the tournament.
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