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Rivals US and Canada could put North American dominance on display at the Olympics in Milan
Canada is favored at 5-4 odds but the U.S. has closed the gap through strong development and recent tournament results, setting up a key rivalry at the Milan-Cortina Games.
- Next month at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Canada men's hockey team combines Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, with sportsbooks listing Canada a 5-4 favorite after their 4 Nations win.
- Against the tournament backdrop, the U.S. seeks to end its Olympic gold drought since the 1980 'Miracle on Ice,' fueled by development efforts and motivation from U.S. players and former stars.
- After the 4 Nations, players reported it gave a preview of Olympic hockey, with Milan Olympic rinks more than 3 feet shorter than NHL regulation expected to speed play, Cale Makar noted.
- Building the roster, USA Hockey general manager Bill Guerin said `We built the best team possible` and retired U.S. winger T.J. Oshie called this their best chance to beat Canada and win gold.
- With that history in mind, Canada’s 16-year international run cements its favoritism, though Sweden and Finland, defending Olympic champion, remain strong European challengers.
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Rivals U.S. and Canada could put North American dominance on display at the Olympics in Milan
One more goal. That's how close the U.S. was to beating Canada in the final at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics before losing in overtime. One more goal. That's how close the U.S. was from tying Canada in the semifinals at the 2014 Sochi Olympics before losing 1-0. One more goal.…
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Rivals US and Canada could put North American dominance on display at the Olympics in Milan
The U.S. men's hockey team is gearing up for a showdown with Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Canada has dominated international tournaments for 16 years, but the U.S. is closing the gap.
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