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Podcast: Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League
Episode: GAME NIGHT: USA wins despite SHAKY goaltending, Sweden wins and loses? Finland shows no mercy
Description: USA hockey wins despite shaky goaltending as Jack Eichel’s heroics keep the Americans undefeated in Olympic play. Has Jeremy Swayman seen his last assignment in net? Eddie Garcia recaps Team USA’s resilience and highlights how elite NHL stars like Auston Matthews and Jack Hughes are impacting the tournament. Unexpected drama unfolds as Slovakia clinches a group win and a first-round bye despite losing to Sweden, while Finland sets an Olympic record in an 11-0 rout over Italy. Key storylines include Juraj Slavkovsky’s rise for Slovakia, a costly late-game penalty affecting Sweden’s medal chances, and Latvia’s upset ov...