Olympics Day 12: US-Canada Hockey, Shiffrin's Slalom, and Zibanejad's Key Role
On Day 12 of the Winter Olympics, the men's hockey quarterfinals saw Team USA defeat Sweden in overtime, with Quinn Hughes scoring the winning goal and Mika Zibanejad scoring the tying goal late in regulation. The U.S. will face Slovakia in the semifinals, while Sweden's run ended. Meanwhile, in women's figure skating, Alysa Liu delivered a strong performance, improving her medal prospects, and American star Mikaela Shiffrin took the lead in the women's slalom, aiming to end her Olympic medal drought. Zibanejad also contributed for Sweden in their Olympic games, registering a goal and an assist in their 5-1 win over Latvia. The Olympics featured a variety of events, including cross-country skiing, freestyle skiing, and biathlon, with notable performances from Norway, Canada, and Japan. The day also highlighted the challenges and achievements of athlete mothers, emphasizing their ongoing pursuit of excellence despite societal pressures. Overall, the day was marked by thrilling hockey matches, impressive individual performances, and inspiring stories of perseverance and resilience.
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