Open Extended ReactionsTeam USA has won its opening game in the 2026 Olympic men's ice hockey tournament, upending Latvia by a final score of 5-1. Team USA is no different, and that's what makes the Hughes and Tkachuk brothers rather crucial. Being the two gold medal favorites is why there's going to be one eye on Team USA and another on Canada throughout this preliminary round. Now it's about seeing if Team USA can carry that over into its next game Saturday against Denmark. Overall team grade: A-The only blemish for Team USA in its opening game was the lone goal it allowed because of a net-front scramble.