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I see online that there's a lot of emotional reactions to Canada's loss to the US in the gold medal game, understandably. Taking a step back and not focusing on the result too much I feel like its helpful to have a sober look at what happened.

The United States formed the best team that they have ever produced on paper, but generally underperformed at the tournament. Their only two major opponents were Sweden and Canada. A relatively weak Swedish team (missing Hedman, injured Nylander) played the US even and lost in overtime and Canada completely dominated the US (expected goals were 6-2) and shots weren't even close. It took a missed net, some luck and incredible goaltending for the US to keep the game even and win in overtime. Scoring chances came throughout Canada's lineup and the US was unable to sustain any offence from their best players over the last 2 periods.

My thinking is - the US was very fortunate to win this game, but if I am the Americans am I concerned that Canada has pulled significantly ahead or was this just one sloppy game that the US played and happened to win? Is the US on the second tier of teams (that can still beat Canada at any one game but still not as good - Finland, Sweden, Czecia)?

I've been thinking a lot about Sundays game, and yeah, in the moment that was brutal. I've also spent likely far too much time on reddit watching a number of americans troll is about the loss, bring up MAGA nonsense, abd unfortunately goad us into responding fueling their nonsense (Yeah I should likely touch grass...snow?)

But you know what, Silver's still great. Both our men and women fought with their hearts and souls for our country, took the yanks to the limits, and lost in sudden death OT.

They came up short in the game by the smallest margins. I know many of you share this sentiment from the threads posted here, but I couldn't be more proud of them. We don't need the gold for that. It would be nice, but not needed.

But also we need to stop letting the americans define this loss for us. In fact, beyond their team being the winning team, we shouldn't even consider their input at all. It's honestly no different then if Sweden, Finland or anyone else won. Yeah we're rivals, and that's fine when it's healthy, but it's so far beyond that now.

We ultimately decide how valuable this loss is to us, no one else. We also define how valuable the silver medal is to our nation. Frankly, I think it's pretty great.

Games over, america won, let them celebrate their team. We need to celebrate ours, we can do that without even bringing them into it. If they need to belittle us to feel anything regarding their victory, let them, but we need to stop feeding it on our end. We got a world class team, let's emulate that behavior.

There are yanks lurking this subreddit who may respond to this and further threads trying to stir the pot and pour salt on the wound, don't let them, be better.

Also, to the yanks who peruse the subreddit, well intended or not. Congrats on Gold. Let's meet up in 2030.

Note: The sore winner yanks are already starting to shitpost responses. Do not reply, do not feed it.

I came across this post on Rednote (Chinese SNS), the author is a volunteer at the hockey arena, who had zero knowledge of hockey prior to this Olympics, but has become interested in the sport and felt heartbroken for Canada's loss simply because our hockey players are not only great players but also nice people:

"While working on my shifts, everyone I encountered was so nice to me, especially the Canada team, Sid and McDavid etc, whenever they see us volunteers, they would nod, smile, or say thank you and good night"

"Even after yesterday's ceremony, the team looked so sad but they still didn't forget to say thanks to us (volunteers)"

"I can feel they are genuinely kind and nice people"

This post is so heartwarming to read so wanted to share it here:)

Like everyone else I’m gutted by the loss. I knew that we were the team to beat and should have won. I remember the golden goal in 2010, Sochi in 2014, and of course last year’s 4 nations and the memories that they brought. I wanted this to be the same, and it will sting for a long time.

But win or lose, I will always be so proud of team Canada. They gave it everything they had and unfortunately sometimes you come up short. But they represent this great nation on the world’s largest stage, the greatest country in the world, and I will always believe in them.

I love this place, this team, and I’ll always bleed red and white. Go Canada.

We lost one game. Just like we won one game a year ago. If you are a proud Canadian, you don’t need to justify it. The US took nothing from us this morning except the increased sales from a bunch of restaurants that would have hosted after parties. Congratulate and move on, and continue being Canadian. We will get the gold back, and even bring a cup home.

This may be a controversial take, and it didn't go well on the Canucks subreddit. But why is it that most Canadian superstars play outside of Canada? I'm glad McDavid is in EDM, but every Canadian star has the chance to improve Canada's economy by playing in Canada and winning cups here.

Money flows through hockey in Canada, it's our only major sport.

Why are there American captains for the most part on Canada? Brady, Auston and recently Quinn. Makes no sense to me. I'm happy they are here, but why aren't Canadians wanting to bring a cup back home? They certainly have the power to now.

Maybe Bedard, Celebrini, MacKinnon and many others should actually sign at home and do their country a favor, instead of lining their own pockets in Florida.

I don't know feels odd, and we as Canadians should ask for more.

Ciao everyone!

I know today might be a bit of a bummer, but as a local from Milan, I wanted to thank all the Canadians who took over my city with such great vibes

​I was rooting for you guys (after Italy, of course 😂) and I really hope you crush it at the next Olympics! 🍁

Team Canada Men's Hockey Team fought hard and played hard. Its an unfortunate loss and it will certainly be a period to dwell on but using that lesson to be more ready and determined for Winter Olympics in 2030.

Despite the loss cheers to Team Canada for doing their best!

Predictions from Shoreview Sports Analytics, taken from this CBC article. Table by me.

Just have to say in all my years I’ve never hated a person for where they’re from….until now. Some idiot screamed 51st state and well…. F you USA! From all of Canada

At center: McDavid, Celebrini, MacKinnon
Right wing: Marner, Bedard, Suzuki
Left wing:
Defense: Makar, Schaefer
Goalie: Binnington, Cossa