Team USA Men's Hockey Dominates, Chloe Kim Settles for Silver

Highlights from Day 6 of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The U.S. men's hockey team got off to a strong start with a 5-1 win over Latvia, led by Brock Nelson's two goals. However, snowboarder Chloe Kim was unable to make history, settling for silver in the women's halfpipe final. Other notable stories include skier Breezy Johnson getting engaged after winning gold earlier in the week, 54-year-old Rich Ruohonen becoming the oldest American to compete in the Winter Olympics, and cross-country skier Jessie Diggins winning bronze in her final Olympics.

Why it matters

The U.S. men's hockey team's dominant performance sets them up well for the rest of the tournament, while Chloe Kim's silver medal ends her bid to become the first snowboarder to win three straight Olympic golds. The other stories showcase the inspiring accomplishments of American athletes across various winter sports disciplines.

The details

The U.S. men's hockey team was led by Brock Nelson's two goals in their 5-1 win over Latvia. Other goal scorers included Brady Tkachuk, Tage Thompson, and Auston Matthews. In the women's snowboard halfpipe final, South Korea's Gaon Choi became the youngest snowboarding gold medalist ever at 17 years and 101 days old, edging out Chloe Kim. U.S. skier Breezy Johnson got engaged to her boyfriend Connor Watkins at the base of the super-G run after winning gold earlier in the week. Fifty-four-year-old Rich Ruohonen became the oldest American to compete in the Winter Olympics, and cross-country skier Jessie Diggins won bronze in the women's 10km event in her final Olympics.

  • On Thursday, the U.S. men's hockey team opened Olympic play with a 5-1 win over Latvia.
  • Also on Thursday, Chloe Kim finished second in the women's snowboard halfpipe final.
  • Breezy Johnson got engaged to her boyfriend Connor Watkins on Thursday at the base of the super-G run.
  • Rich Ruohonen, at 54 years old, competed in the Winter Olympics on Thursday, becoming the oldest American to do so.
  • Jessie Diggins won bronze in the women's 10km cross-country skiing event on Thursday, in her final Olympics.

The players

Brock Nelson

A forward for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL, he scored two goals in the U.S. men's hockey team's 5-1 win over Latvia.

Gaon Choi

A 17-year-old South Korean snowboarder who won gold in the women's halfpipe final, becoming the youngest snowboarding gold medalist in history.

Breezy Johnson

An American skier who won gold in the downhill competition earlier in the week and got engaged to her boyfriend Connor Watkins on Thursday.

Rich Ruohonen

A 54-year-old personal injury lawyer from Minnesota who became the oldest American to compete in the Winter Olympics.

Jessie Diggins

An American cross-country skier who won bronze in the women's 10km event, her third Olympic medal. She is retiring after this season.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.