Team USA skated to a 5-1 victory over Latvia in the Group C preliminary round opening tilt of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 at Santagiulia Arena on Thursday.
Stream every moment and every medal of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games on Peacock. Read more NBC News coverage of the Olympics and the athletes competing. Two-time gold medalist Chloe Kim said she treasures her silver medal in halfpipe snowboarding even though she fell short of making history with a third gold in three consecutive Olympics.
Team USA knows it will take everyone to contribute if it is to get where it wants to go at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Its championship formula was on full display in a 5-1 win against Latvia in the preliminary round opener for each team in Group C at Santagiulia Arena on Thursday.
The U.S. men's hockey team had two goals disallowed in the first period but there was "never any panic" as the Americans beat Latvia.
Team USA shook off a chaotic, challenge-filled first period and surged behind Brock Nelson’s two-goal performance to defeat Latvia 5–1 in its 2026 Olympic opener in Milan.
The U.S. men's hockey team defeated Latvia 5-1 in its opening game at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Brock Nelson scored twice for the Americans.
Follow along for scores, live updates, and highlights as Team USA hockey takes on Latvia in the group stage at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
