Live Updates From Team USA Men’s Hockey vs. Denmark: U.S. Shockingly Trails 2–1

Team USA men’s hockey is off to a great start at the 2026 Winter Olympics, coming off a 5-1 victory over Latvia on Thursday. But if the U.S. is going to win its first gold medal in men’s hockey since the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” team, there is plenty of work to do.
Team USA’s next test is a matchup Saturday against Denmark at Milano Santagiulia Arena. The puck drops at 3:10 p.m. ET.
Sports Illustrated will be following the action live before, during and after the game. Read on for the latest updates on the ice:
Team USA men’s hockey vs. Denmark: Live updates
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