playBrock Nelson talks significance of being a third-generation Olympian (1:04)Emily Kaplan speaks to Brock Nelson, Tage Thompson and Jack Hughes after defeating Latvia. (1:04)ESPN staffFeb 14, 2026, 05:46 PM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsAfter a commanding 5-1 win over Latvia, the United States men’s hockey team was back in action for Game 2 of the preliminary round in the 2026 Olympics.Saturday’s game was against Denmark, which lost 3-1 to Germany in its first game. The United States won, 6-3.The U.S. now sits atop Group C, with six points. The top team from each group gets a bye into the quarterfinal round of the tournament, which begins Wednesday.Center Brock Nelson led the U.S. in scoring after one game, with two goals, while forwards Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk and defenseman Quinn Hughes all had two assists. Forwards Auston Matthews, Tage Thompson and Brady Tkachuk were the other goal scorers in the opening contest.More: Men’s hockey megapreview | Lapsed fan’s guide | Player rankings
Brock Nelson talks significance of being a third-generation Olympian (1:04)Emily Kaplan speaks to Brock Nelson, Tage Thompson and Jack Hughes after defeating Latvia. (1:04)
playBrock Nelson talks significance of being a third-generation Olympian (1:04)Emily Kaplan speaks to Brock Nelson, Tage Thompson and Jack Hughes after defeating Latvia. (1:04)ESPN staffFeb 14, 2026, 05:46 PM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsAfter a commanding 5-1 win over Latvia, the United States men’s hockey team was back in action for Game 2 of the preliminary round in the 2026 Olympics.Saturday’s game was against Denmark, which lost 3-1 to Germany in its first game. The United States won, 6-3.The U.S. now sits atop Group C, with six points. The top team from each group gets a bye into the quarterfinal round of the tournament, which begins Wednesday.Center Brock Nelson led the U.S. in scoring after one game, with two goals, while forwards Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk and defenseman Quinn Hughes all had two assists. Forwards Auston Matthews, Tage Thompson and Brady Tkachuk were the other goal scorers in the opening contest.More: Men’s hockey megapreview | Lapsed fan’s guide | Player rankings
playBrock Nelson talks significance of being a third-generation Olympian (1:04)Emily Kaplan speaks to Brock Nelson, Tage Thompson and Jack Hughes after defeating Latvia. (1:04)ESPN staffFeb 14, 2026, 05:46 PM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsAfter a commanding 5-1 win over Latvia, the United States men’s hockey team was back in action for Game 2 of the preliminary round in the 2026 Olympics.Saturday’s game was against Denmark, which lost 3-1 to Germany in its first game. The United States won, 6-3.The U.S. now sits atop Group C, with six points. The top team from each group gets a bye into the quarterfinal round of the tournament, which begins Wednesday.Center Brock Nelson led the U.S. in scoring after one game, with two goals, while forwards Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk and defenseman Quinn Hughes all had two assists. Forwards Auston Matthews, Tage Thompson and Brady Tkachuk were the other goal scorers in the opening contest.More: Men’s hockey megapreview | Lapsed fan’s guide | Player rankings
playBrock Nelson talks significance of being a third-generation Olympian (1:04)Emily Kaplan speaks to Brock Nelson, Tage Thompson and Jack Hughes after defeating Latvia. (1:04)ESPN staffFeb 14, 2026, 05:46 PM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsAfter a commanding 5-1 win over Latvia, the United States men’s hockey team was back in action for Game 2 of the preliminary round in the 2026 Olympics.Saturday’s game was against Denmark, which lost 3-1 to Germany in its first game. The United States won, 6-3.The U.S. now sits atop Group C, with six points. The top team from each group gets a bye into the quarterfinal round of the tournament, which begins Wednesday.Center Brock Nelson led the U.S. in scoring after one game, with two goals, while forwards Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk and defenseman Quinn Hughes all had two assists. Forwards Auston Matthews, Tage Thompson and Brady Tkachuk were the other goal scorers in the opening contest.More: Men’s hockey megapreview | Lapsed fan’s guide | Player rankings
playBrock Nelson talks significance of being a third-generation Olympian (1:04)Emily Kaplan speaks to Brock Nelson, Tage Thompson and Jack Hughes after defeating Latvia. (1:04)ESPN staffFeb 14, 2026, 05:46 PM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsAfter a commanding 5-1 win over Latvia, the United States men’s hockey team was back in action for Game 2 of the preliminary round in the 2026 Olympics.Saturday’s game was against Denmark, which lost 3-1 to Germany in its first game. The United States won, 6-3.The U.S. now sits atop Group C, with six points. The top team from each group gets a bye into the quarterfinal round of the tournament, which begins Wednesday.Center Brock Nelson led the U.S. in scoring after one game, with two goals, while forwards Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk and defenseman Quinn Hughes all had two assists. Forwards Auston Matthews, Tage Thompson and Brady Tkachuk were the other goal scorers in the opening contest.More: Men’s hockey megapreview | Lapsed fan’s guide | Player rankings
ESPN staffFeb 14, 2026, 05:46 PM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsAfter a commanding 5-1 win over Latvia, the United States men’s hockey team was back in action for Game 2 of the preliminary round in the 2026 Olympics.Saturday’s game was against Denmark, which lost 3-1 to Germany in its first game. The United States won, 6-3.The U.S. now sits atop Group C, with six points. The top team from each group gets a bye into the quarterfinal round of the tournament, which begins Wednesday.Center Brock Nelson led the U.S. in scoring after one game, with two goals, while forwards Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk and defenseman Quinn Hughes all had two assists. Forwards Auston Matthews, Tage Thompson and Brady Tkachuk were the other goal scorers in the opening contest.More: Men’s hockey megapreview | Lapsed fan’s guide | Player rankings
ESPN staffFeb 14, 2026, 05:46 PM ETMultiple Authors
After a commanding 5-1 win over Latvia, the United States men’s hockey team was back in action for Game 2 of the preliminary round in the 2026 Olympics.
Saturday’s game was against Denmark, which lost 3-1 to Germany in its first game. The United States won, 6-3.
The U.S. now sits atop Group C, with six points. The top team from each group gets a bye into the quarterfinal round of the tournament, which begins Wednesday.
Center Brock Nelson led the U.S. in scoring after one game, with two goals, while forwards Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk and defenseman Quinn Hughes all had two assists. Forwards Auston Matthews, Tage Thompson and Brady Tkachuk were the other goal scorers in the opening contest.
Brock Nelson talks significance of being a third-generation Olympian (1:04)Emily Kaplan speaks to Brock Nelson, Tage Thompson and Jack Hughes after defeating Latvia. (1:04)
playBrock Nelson talks significance of being a third-generation Olympian (1:04)Emily Kaplan speaks to Brock Nelson, Tage Thompson and Jack Hughes after defeating Latvia. (1:04)ESPN staffFeb 14, 2026, 05:46 PM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsAfter a commanding 5-1 win over Latvia, the United States men’s hockey team was back in action for Game 2 of the preliminary round in the 2026 Olympics.Saturday’s game was against Denmark, which lost 3-1 to Germany in its first game. The United States won, 6-3.The U.S. now sits atop Group C, with six points. The top team from each group gets a bye into the quarterfinal round of the tournament, which begins Wednesday.Center Brock Nelson led the U.S. in scoring after one game, with two goals, while forwards Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk and defenseman Quinn Hughes all had two assists. Forwards Auston Matthews, Tage Thompson and Brady Tkachuk were the other goal scorers in the opening contest.More: Men’s hockey megapreview | Lapsed fan’s guide | Player rankings
playBrock Nelson talks significance of being a third-generation Olympian (1:04)Emily Kaplan speaks to Brock Nelson, Tage Thompson and Jack Hughes after defeating Latvia. (1:04)ESPN staffFeb 14, 2026, 05:46 PM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsAfter a commanding 5-1 win over Latvia, the United States men’s hockey team was back in action for Game 2 of the preliminary round in the 2026 Olympics.Saturday’s game was against Denmark, which lost 3-1 to Germany in its first game. The United States won, 6-3.The U.S. now sits atop Group C, with six points. The top team from each group gets a bye into the quarterfinal round of the tournament, which begins Wednesday.Center Brock Nelson led the U.S. in scoring after one game, with two goals, while forwards Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk and defenseman Quinn Hughes all had two assists. Forwards Auston Matthews, Tage Thompson and Brady Tkachuk were the other goal scorers in the opening contest.More: Men’s hockey megapreview | Lapsed fan’s guide | Player rankings
More: Men’s hockey megapreview | Lapsed fan’s guide | Player rankings
Emily Kaplan speaks to Brock Nelson, Tage Thompson and Jack Hughes after defeating Latvia. (1:04)
ESPN staffFeb 14, 2026, 05:46 PM ETMultiple Authors