Summary
Team USA's Tage Thompson was injured during a men's hockey Olympic semifinal against Slovakia. Thompson's injury raises concerns about his availability for the gold medal game against Canada on Sunday. The USA aims to win its first gold since 1980, while Canada will compete for its first since 2014.
Key Facts
- Tage Thompson was injured in a match against Slovakia.
- Thompson received a forceful hit and left the game with an injury.
- He contributes significantly to the U.S. team with three goals in the Olympics.
- The gold medal game between Team USA and Team Canada is scheduled for Sunday at 8:10 a.m. ET.
- Team USA last won hockey Olympic gold in 1980.
- Canada last won the gold medal in hockey in 2014, and Sidney Crosby may miss the game due to injury.
- It's the first gold medal game appearance for Team USA since 2010.
