Shiffrin Falters, U.S. Men's Hockey Wins at Olympics

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On February 15 at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin failed to reach the podium in the women's giant slalom, finishing 11th. However, the United States men's hockey team continued its strong play, defeating Germany 5-1 to finish pool play undefeated. The U.S. curling teams also performed well, with the men's team in third place and the women's team in second.

Why it matters

Shiffrin's struggles raise questions about her ability to perform on the biggest stage, despite being the most decorated skier of all time. The U.S. hockey team's success puts them in a good position to potentially face off against powerhouse Canada for the gold medal, while the curling teams have positioned themselves well to medal.

The details

In the women's giant slalom, Shiffrin finished with a time of 2:14.42, well off the pace of the medal winners. The U.S. men's hockey team, led by goals from Auston Matthews, Zach Werenski, Brock Faber, and Tage Thompson, cruised to a 5-1 victory over Germany. In curling, the U.S. men's team is 4-2 and in third place, while the women's team is 4-1 and in second place. The U.S. also has three of the top 12 qualifiers for the freestyle skiing big air final.

• On February 15, Mikaela Shiffrin competed in the women's giant slalom final.
• On February 15, the United States men's hockey team beat Germany 5-1.
• The United States men's and women's curling teams have been playing well throughout the Olympics.

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