*We’ve made it through the men’s hockey prelims over in Italy and today marks the start of the single-elimination tournament that leads to the gold medal. It’s very exciting! It’s been so long since we’ve been able to watch NHL players do this! Here’s everything you need to know as things get underway. [Sportsnet]
*Regrettably the Content Producers in the hockey cinematic universe seem to enjoy writing about Team Canada and Team USA and very little else, so here’s a look at Team USA’s last win over zee Germans. [ESPN]
*And the Canadians, they also ended the prelims on a high note, with a win over les French. [ESPN]
*On the women’s side of things, to no real surprise the dominant Team USA is going to be playing for gold, which rules. [Yahoo Sports]
*Down the farm, the Phantoms are going through a rough stretch, and it’s going to take a real show of maturity from a young team to get themselves out of it. [BSH]
*And finally, in case you missed the Flyers, here is an “examination” of the questions you — or somebody, I guess — have been asking about your favorite hockey team this season. Discuss. [The Athletic]