Key Highlights
- The U.S. men’s hockey team won 6-3 against Denmark.
- The U.S. maintained their unbeaten record and tied with Canada for the top seed in the tournament.
- Jack Eichel and Brady Tkachuk scored crucial goals to help turn the game around.
- Noah Hanifin added a goal, while Matt Boldy and Jake Guentzel also contributed.
The U.S. men’s hockey team is on a roll at the Olympics, winning 6-3 against Denmark and keeping pace with Canada for top seeding in the tournament. (0:54) ESPN News Services, Feb 14, 2026, 06:17 PM ET
From Trailing to Leading
The U.S. team was unexpectedly trailing Denmark early on, but their top line of Jack Eichel and linemates Brady Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk stepped up in a big way. “We were just sticking with it, trusting each other,” Brady Tkachuk said.
Brady’s Battle Cry
Brady Tkachuk echoed his teammates’ sentiments: “That’s what shows the character in our room is the trust and belief with one another that, if we stick with it, we’ll like the result at the end of the day.” Jack Eichel, after setting up Brady’s goal, followed through himself. His own faceoff win led to a minute later when he scored off a similar play.
Resilience in Goalie Play
Goaltender Jeremy Swayman faced a critical moment early on as a shot from 95 feet inside the center red line found its way past him. However, his teammates’ resilience shone through. Nicholas B. Jensen and Phillip Bruggisser’s soft goals helped nullify the damage.
Team Cohesion
Swayman praised his group for staying even-keeled despite the early setback: “I’m really proud of this group for staying even-keeled,” he said. “The confidence never left the group, and that’s a serious trait at this stage in the tournament.” The U.S. team rallied and got it done.
Final Standings
The Americans have six points in the standings, tied with Canada for top seed going into the final day of the preliminary round. Captain Auston Matthews made the pass to Jake Guentzel who fired a one-timer past M Sogaard late in the game. Zach Werenski had the secondary assist.
Up Next
The U.S. will face Germany, while Canada faces France. The top spot could come down to goal differential if both teams win their respective matches.
You might think this is new, but the U.S. men’s hockey team has been showing character all tournament. It’s not always easy, but they’re sticking together and making it count.