Binnington is not the reason Canada lost in the Olympics

Feb 20, 2026; Milan, Italy; Jordan Binnington (50) of Canada looks on during the first period against Finland in a men's ice hockey semifinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images | James Lang-Imagn ImagesThat may've been one of the best hockey games of all time--or at least in recent memory. In a back and forth, overtime thriller, Team USA defeated Team Canada 2-1 at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The pace and speed on display was otherworldly, and both teams executed their gameplans to a T. The difference maker, though, was in net: America's Connor Hellebuyck put on a goaltending performance for the ages, stopping 41 of 42 shots for a .976 save percentage (SV%) to win Gold for the US.

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