Tage Thompson (tage thompson) Leaves Semifinal as Precaution, Expected for Gold Medal Game
American forward tage thompson did not play the third period of the United States' semifinal win over Slovakia after exiting for precautionary reasons, a development that matters with the gold medal game against Canada set for Sunday morning. Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan said Thompson suffered a lower-body injury but expects the forward to be available for the final at Milano Cortina 2026.
What happened in the semifinal
Thompson left the game before the third period and was not on the bench to start that period. He had opened the scoring with a power-play goal that gave the Americans a 2-0 lead at the end of the first period and later blocked a hard shot in the second. The United States went on to a convincing 6-2 victory over Slovakia, which clinched the team's berth in the gold medal game.
Tage Thompson (tage thompson) scoring and play
In just over 10 minutes of ice time in the semifinal, Thompson recorded a goal and an assist. Across Milano Cortina 2026 he has three goals and one assist in five games while making his Olympic debut. At the NHL level this season he has recorded 30 goals and 29 assists over 57 games, his ninth season as a professional.
Outlook for gold medal game
Coach Sullivan has characterized the exit as a lower-body injury but said he expects Thompson to be available for the gold medal game against Canada on Sunday morning. Whether Thompson will participate fully in pregame routines or face any restrictions will be determined in the lead-up to the final; that status will shape the U. S. forward group for the championship match that closes Milano Cortina 2026.
- Thompson exited the semifinal for precautionary reasons after a lower-body injury.
- He had a goal and an assist in just over 10 minutes before leaving the game.
- Coach expects him to be available for Sunday morning's gold medal game versus Canada.
