Rivalry renewed
u.s. vs. canada
11 a.m. today • NBCSN
The history
Team USA has won two gold medals (1960, 1980). Canada has won the Olympic tournament eight times, most recently in 2010.
The rematch
Canada defeated Team USA 3-2 in overtime in the gold medal game in the 2010 Games.
Players to watch
Ex-Gopher Phil Kessel leads the tournament in scoring with eight points (five goals). Drew Doughty leads Canada with four goals.
Key stat
The U.S. leads the tournament in team scoring with 20 goals in five games. Canada is No. 7 with only 13 goals.
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