After laying a smackdown on the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals, the US faces a familiar foe in the semis: Russia. The Russians have bounced the US from this tournament two years in a row, so the Americans will be looking for a measure of revenge in addition to a spot in the gold medal game. Colin White was held without a point against the Czechs, just the second time this tournament he hasn't scored (the other being the US's 1-0 loss to Sweden in game two of the round robin).
The Americans will play for a medal on Tuesday one way or the other, but they'll be hoping for a chance to play for gold.