MILAN — Connor Hellebuyck, the U.S. goalie, has excelled at the 2026 Winter Olympics, leading the tournament with a .947 save percentage and a 1.23 goals-against average. Although he has struggled in past NHL playoffs, his confidence soared after a strong performance against Slovakia in the semifinals. Teammates praise his calming presence, which they hope will carry them to victory against Canada in the gold medal game, as the U.S. seeks its first Olympic gold in men’s hockey since 1980.
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