NBC Olympics 2026

Team USA executes stunning 5-3 penalty kill in Olympic final

<i>NBC Olympics</i><br/>Connor Hellebuyck saves a goal against Canada

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Published February 22, 2026 7:04 am

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After taking back-to-back penalties, the U.S. men’s hockey team executed a textbook 5-3 penalty kill to hold the Canadiens scoreless until they returned to full strength.