The gold medal game is complete.

John Shannon and Daren Millard are joined one final time by Ken Hitchcock to break down Canada’s loss to the United States in the Olympic final.

Hitchcock analyzes Canada’s overall performance, praising their puck movement, structure, and team support throughout the tournament, while acknowledging the difference made by the goaltending of Connor Hellebuyck and missed scoring opportunities from Canada’s top players.

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With less than 24 hours until puck drop, John Shannon and Daren Millard are joined by Scotty Bowman and John Davidson for a final, detailed look at the Olympic gold medal showdown between Canada and United States.

The panel breaks down the key matchups that could decide the game, including the importance of Auston Matthews for the United States and the potential impact of Sidney Crosby returning to Canada’s lineup. Bowman and Davidson analyze defensive pairings, special teams, and how each team’s structure and speed could influence the outcome.

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The gold medal game is officially set — Canada vs United States — and John Shannon, Daren Millard, and guest analyst Ken Hitchcock break down how the tournament’s two best teams reached this moment.

Hitchcock analyzes Canada’s defensive structure, discipline, and commitment to detail, explaining why their composure and professionalism have defined their tournament run. He also examines the strengths of the American team, particularly their defensive depth and ability to control play from the back end.

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A detailed preview of the Olympic gold medal game — and what each team must do to win hockey’s biggest international prize.

The Olympic quarterfinals delivered drama, comebacks, and overtime — and now the path to gold is clear.

John Shannon is joined by Scotty Bowman and John Davidson to break down Canada’s comeback win over Czechiaand the United States overtime victory against Sweden.

The panel analyzes the performances of goaltenders Jordan Binnington and Connor Hellebuyck, examining how their composure and decision-making shaped the outcomes. They also discuss Canada’s ability to respond under pressure and the United States’ resilience in a tightly contested game.

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The Olympic quarterfinals are complete, and the semifinal field is now set.
John Shannon, Daren Millard, and guest analyst Ken Hitchcock break down Canada’s hard-fought win over Czechia, highlighting the team’s resilience and ability to adapt after adversity, including the impact of an injury to Sidney Crosby. Hitchcock explains how Canada adjusted strategically against structured European defensive systems and maintained composure in a high-pressure elimination game.

The panel also analyzes the United States victory over Sweden, pointing to strong defensive play, lineup balance, and the continued impact of elite players like Connor McDavid and emerging contributors such as Macklin Celebrini.

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With the preliminary round complete and seeding finalized, the focus shifts to elimination hockey. John Shannon is joined by Scotty Bowman and John Davidson to preview the Olympic quarterfinal matchups and assess the teams best positioned to contend for gold.

The panel examines Canada’s disciplined, professional approach through the early stages of the tournament, and why their structure and consistency make them a difficult opponent in elimination play. They also analyze the strengths of the United States, particularly their defensive mobility and roster balance, along with Sweden’s improved form and ability to challenge top teams.

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- Key strengths and vulnerabilities across the quarterfinal field
- How elimination games change coaching strategy and player usage
- The impact of officiating and game management in tight contests
- The Olympic reseeding format and how it shapes the path forward
- Why experience, composure, and defensive structure become decisive factors

With no games on the schedule, John Shannon is joined by Mike Zeisberger and Mike Harrington to break down what the Olympic tournament has revealed so far — and what it means heading into elimination games.

The panel examines the performance of the United States, including roster decisions and lineup construction, and discusses whether different personnel choices could have changed the team’s outlook.

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The preliminary round is complete, and the focus now shifts to elimination hockey.

John Shannon and Daren Millard are joined by guest analyst Ken Hitchcock to break down Canada’s perfect 3-0 start and what it means heading into the qualification and quarterfinal rounds. 

Hitchcock analyzes Canada’s structure, lineup combinations, and disciplined approach, while also pointing out areas for improvement — particularly in managing the neutral zone as competition tightens.

The conversation also examines the current state of United States and Sweden, including lineup stability, goaltending questions, and what each team must do to advance.

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Olympic standings are tightening, and goal differential is quickly becoming the deciding factor in who advances.

John Shannon is joined by Scotty Bowman and Mike Zeisberger to break down the United States victory over Denmark, highlighting the performance of Jack Eichel and the continued impact of the Tkachuk brothers. The panel also discusses areas where the Americans may still need to improve as the tournament progresses.

With Canada idle, the conversation turns to how today’s results affect the broader standings, and why goal differential is becoming critical in determining advancement and seeding.

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The panel analyzes Canada’s structured, composed performance, highlighting their defensive commitment, in-game adjustments, and ability to control momentum. With Canada now outscoring opponents 10-1 through two games, Hitchcock explains why their balance, discipline, and chemistry make them difficult to play against.

They also examine Finland’s impressive win over Sweden, and what it signals about the depth and competitiveness of the tournament. The conversation explores how goal differential could play a major role in determining seeding, and why managing games properly is critical in the Olympic format.

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