BEIJING — No more miracles in 2022.
The United States men’s hockey team surrendered a tying goal with 43.7 seconds remaining in its quarterfinal game against Slovakia, then fell on the fourth shot of a shootout to lose 3-2. Team USA’s Olympics are over, wrapping a run that turned from surprising to energizing.
Slovakia advances to the semis after winning the shootout against Team USA.#WinterOlympics pic.twitter.com/cQ7uhZcyYv
Forced to cobble together a team of college players and former and fringe pros, Team USA played far better than expected, earning the No.