NHL.com Reveals Predictions for Olympic Games
The upcoming Olympic Games in Milano Cortina have sparked excitement among hockey fans, particularly regarding predictions made by NHL.com analysts. The consensus points to Team Canada as the frontrunner for gold.
NHL Predictions for Olympic Hockey
Speculations indicate that Canada will face Sweden in the final. A panel of eight voters unanimously supports Canada for the gold medal. Sweden is slightly favored for the silver, edging out the USA by just one vote.
Panel Insights
Five panelists foresee a Canada-Sweden showdown. The Finnish team is predicted to secure bronze, with Czechia also mentioned as a strong contender. Here are the key predictions from the NHL.com panelists:
- Sébastien Deschambault (Editor-in-Chief)
- Group A Winner: Canada
- Group B Winner: Sweden
- Group C Winner: USA
- Gold Medal: Canada
- Silver Medal: Sweden
- Bronze Medal: Czechia
- Best Goalie: Lukas Dostal (Czechia)
- Best Defenseman: Cale Makar (Canada)
- Best Forward: Connor McDavid (Canada)
- Most Valuable Player: Connor McDavid (Canada)
- Jean-François Chaumont (Senior Journalist)
- Group A Winner: Canada
- Group B Winner: Finland
- Group C Winner: USA
- Gold Medal: Canada
- Silver Medal: USA
- Bronze Medal: Finland
- Best Goalie: Juuse Saros (Finland)
- Best Defenseman: Cale Makar (Canada)
- Best Forward: Connor McDavid (Canada)
- Most Valuable Player: Connor McDavid (Canada)
- Guillaume Lepage (Senior Journalist)
- Group A Winner: Canada
- Group B Winner: Sweden
- Group C Winner: USA
- Gold Medal: Canada
- Silver Medal: USA
- Bronze Medal: Finland
- Best Goalie: Logan Thompson (Canada)
- Best Defenseman: Quinn Hughes (USA)
- Best Forward: Sidney Crosby (Canada)
- Most Valuable Player: Sidney Crosby (Canada)
Key Matchups
The preliminary round features crucial matchups, especially the clash between Sweden and Finland. This game could set the tone for the tournament.
Top Players to Watch
Among the players, Connor McDavid stands out as a likely MVP. Other notable candidates include:
- Nathan MacKinnon (Canada)
- Sidney Crosby (Canada)
- Filip Gustavsson (Sweden)
As the Olympics approach, anticipation grows for what promises to be an exciting hockey tournament. For the latest updates and analyses, stay tuned to Filmogaz.com.
