The 4 Nations Face-Off last February was a smash hit and set the stage for an even more competitive 2026 Olympics in Milan in February. With NHL players participating for the first time in 12 years, USA coach Mike Sullivan said "the stakes have never been higher" for the 12-team tournament.
As Team USA gathered for an orientation camp last week in Plymouth, Michigan, the players and management did not shy away from the pressure .
"The expectation is to go to Milan and win the gold medal," Vegas star Jack Eichel said Wednesday at the camp.