Summary
The United States men's hockey team won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics by beating Canada 2-1 in overtime. The viewership for the game in Canada was 8.7 million, which is lower than expected given past figures and the country's increased population. This has led to questions and concerns about hockey's popularity in Canada.
Key Facts
- The U.S. men's hockey team won gold with a 2-1 overtime win against Canada.
- This is the first U.S. gold in men's hockey since 1980.
- 8.7 million Canadians watched the game.
- Canadian viewership numbers were lower than past Olympic finals.
- Past viewership: 17.9 million watched the 2010 final, and 15 million watched in 2014.
- Canada's population has increased by over 7 million since 2010.
- The low viewership has sparked discussions on the state of hockey in Canada.
