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US NHLers Face Olympic Proving Ground
American NHL stars head to the Olympics with plenty left to prove on the big stage. Despite roster talent, expectations run sky-high after past showings fell short. They carry the weight of national pride, where every shift demands redemption against global elites.
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Olympic Daily: The anatomy of a Slovakia upset courtesy of Samuel Hlavaj and Juraj SlafkovskýSamuel Hlavaj and Juraj Slafkovský powered Slovakia's stunning 4-1 upset over Finland in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic men's hockey opener, with Slafkovský's two goals—including a slick first-period solo tally and a pivotal power-play marker—plus an empty-net assist on Adam Ruzicka's clincher, standing up behind Hlavaj's 39-save clinic despite Finland's 40-25 shot edge and offensive zone dominance.
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