Team USA is off and running at the 2026 Milan Games, taking down Latvia 5–1 in Game 1 — and Jonny Lazarus is joined by Colby Cohen, Tim Kalinowski LIVE from Italy (Snapback Sports), and Stefen Rosner to break it all down. The crew dives into the chaotic opening period (including two disallowed goals), whether the U.S. truly “set the tone” early, and why the pace driven by Charlie McAvoy and Quinn Hughes could be the difference in this tournament. They unpack Tage Thompson’s power-play finish, the all-lefty second unit look, forward ice-time distribution, and why rolling four lines might be a luxury most teams don’t have. 

Tim checks in from Milan with behind-the-scenes atmosphere, fan vibes, and an all-time story that turns into an unexpected interview with Matt Boldy’s dad, while Rosner weighs in on the Brock Nelson breakout game, why Auston Matthews still feels like he has another gear, and the looming goalie decision heading into a back-to-back weekend. 

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Chapters 

00:00 Welcome + USA 5–1 opening win recap 

04:45 Early tone, pace, and power play adjustments 

12:50 Ice-time breakdown: forwards & defense

18:40 LIVE from Milan – arena vibes & fan stories 

26:40 Who stood out in person + small-ice impact 

32:25 Brock Nelson spotlight + Matthews discussion 

36:55 Goaltending decisions & what’s next (Denmark/Germany) 

42:15 Wrap-up + subscribe for full Milan Games coverage 

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