When and where is the U.S. vs. Canada gold medal game?

The gold-medal game is scheduled for Sunday at Santagiulia Arena.

Who were the key scorers for the U.S. in their semifinal win over Slovakia?

Jack Hughes scored two goals, with Dylan Larkin, Tage Thompson, and Jack Eichel also scoring, and Connor Hellebuyck starting in goal.

What are the betting odds for the U.S. vs. Canada final?

Canada is the slight moneyline favorite at -113 to -118, U.S. at -102, with Canada -1.5 on the puck line and over/under at 5 goals.

How have Canada and the U.S. performed on the power play in the tournament?

Canada is 7-for-16 (43.75%) on the power play, including 2-for-4 vs. Finland; U.S. is 5-for-14 (36%), with 1-for-5 vs. Slovakia.

What is the historical Olympic gold medal record between U.S. and Canada?

Canada has won six of the seven previous Olympic gold medal meetings against the U.S., with the U.S. winning once in 1960.

U.S. Rout of Slovakia Sets Up Olympic Gold Match With Canada

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The United States routed Slovakia 6-2 in the Olympic semifinals on Friday night to advance to the gold-medal game against Canada.

Canada rallied to beat Finland 3-2 earlier to set up a North American final that features NHL players at the Olympics for the first time since 2014.

Dylan Larkin said he had long imagined a U.S.-Canada final since last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off, and coach Mike Sullivan called it an incredible opportunity to inspire a generation.

Jack Hughes scored two goals, Dylan Larkin, Tage Thompson and Jack Eichel also scored, and Connor Hellebuyck continued as the U.S. starting goaltender.

The U.S. and Canada will meet in the gold-medal game on Sunday at Santagiulia Arena while Slovakia faces Finland for bronze on Saturday.

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Center-leaning sources generally present this game neutrally, focusing on factual play-by-play, statistics and context rather than persuasion. Reporting emphasizes scoring sequences, goaltender performance and tournament history, with minimal loaded language; evaluative phrases (e.g., "routed", "overmatched") are sparse and framed as factual assessments tied to game outcomes.

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: The gold-medal game is scheduled for Sunday at Santagiulia Arena.
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: Jack Hughes scored two goals, with Dylan Larkin, Tage Thompson, and Jack Eichel also scoring, and Connor Hellebuyck starting in goal.
: Canada is the slight moneyline favorite at -113 to -118, U.S. at -102, with Canada -1.5 on the puck line and over/under at 5 goals.
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: Canada is 7-for-16 (43.75%) on the power play, including 2-for-4 vs. Finland; U.S. is 5-for-14 (36%), with 1-for-5 vs. Slovakia.
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: Canada has won six of the seven previous Olympic gold medal meetings against the U.S., with the U.S. winning once in 1960.
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