Your savory breakfast links:
- Tom Wilson picked up his first Olympic point and Logan Thompson turned aside 24 of the 25 shots he faced as Canada rolled to victory over Sweden… [NHL, THN]
- …while Martin Fehervary and Team Slovakia picked up their second win of the tournament, holding on to defeat the host country and improve to 2-0-0. [NHL, Sportsnet, THN]
- Meanwhile, the American women are moving on to the semifinals after a dominant 6-0 win over Italy in which they outshot the Italians 51-6. [NBC Olympics, Sportsnet]
- Team USA is the favorite in this year’s women’s tournament, and that comes with its own pressure, as the games only get harder from here. [NBC]
- The US men will look to go 2-0 in their respective tournament later today when they take on former Caps legend Lars Eller and Team Denmark today at 3:00 p.m. ET. [NBC Olympics]
- While other teams have pulled back on Pride Nights, the Capitals’ organization has steadfastly continued the tradition – the importance of which should not be underestimated. [Washingtonian]
- The elimination of the Washington Post’s sports desk is a huge deal for local fans, and presents yet another barrier against the access to sports coverage. [Washington Informer]
- Finally, if you’re not following the brothers of Team USA defenseman Haley Winn on social media, you’re missing out on some of the best (and funniest) brotherly love and support a girl could ask for: