At Santaguila Ice Hockey Arena, Brock Nelson had two goals, while Tage Thompson, Auston Matthews and Brady Tkachuk each scored a goal for the Americans. Brothers Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes each had two assists, as did Matthew Tkachuk and Jack Eichel. Also adding assists were Zach Werenski and Vincent Trocheck.

Team USA skated to a 5-1 victory over Latvia in the Group C preliminary round opening tilt of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 at Santagiulia Arena on Thursday.

Team USA knows it will take everyone to contribute if it is to get where it wants to go at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Its championship formula was on full display in a 5-1 win against Latvia in the preliminary round opener for each team in Group C at Santagiulia Arena on Thursday.

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The United States looks to get off on the right foot in Milan on Thursday, as they open up Group C play at the 2026 Winter Olympics against Latvia.

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The Americans opened their play at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics with a dominant win over Latvia, proving they are very much in contention for a potential medal.