Olympics, Connor Hellebuyck and Team USA
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Oilers captain named tournament MVP for Canada; Jets goalie, Wild defenseman named best at positions, win gold with U.S
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Connor McDavid, Connor Hellebuyck, Quinn Hughes win Olympics awards after gold-medal thriller
Several NHL stars won awards after Team USA defeated Canada in overtime to win the gold medal at the Olympics.
With the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics heading to the semifinals on Friday, here are five players who have stood out.
In the highest-pressure situation, Connor Hellebuyck was absolutely phenomenal. Alexander Nemenov / Twelve years and three cycles later, NHL players returned to the Olympics, and the tournament delivered.
No miracle needed. The United States is atop the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal in overtime, and the U.S.