Hilary Knight had a record-tying performance in Team USA’s 5-0 victory over Finland. Lindsey Vonn practiced for the second straight day and ended all doubts about her performing in Sunday’s Olympic women’s downhill competition. U.S. figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates had another strong performance as the Americans took the lead in the figure skating team event, while American curlers Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin struggled. Plus, new faces emerged for Team USA ahead of Monday’s freeski slopestyle final.
Here are the top five stories of the day:
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1. Hilary Knight’s record-tying performance
In the United States’ 5-0 victory over Finland, Hilary Knight tied the Olympic record for the most goals in women’s hockey history, with 14. Knight, 36, is now tied with Natalie Darwitz and Katie King.
It was an all-around balanced scoring night for the U.S. Alex Carpenter, Megan Keller, Abbey Murphy and Taylor Heise also scored. This was their second straight game where they have scored five goals, after their 5-1 victory over Czechia on Thursday.
2. Lindsey Vonn still looks great in training
Lindsey Vonn ended any speculation that she would not be able to compete in Sunday’s Olympic women’s downhill competition. After rupturing her left ACL in last week’s upper section of the World Cup downhill race in Switzerland, Vonn completed her second straight day of training Saturday in Italy.
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In Saturday’s training run she finished with a time of 1:38.28, more than 2 seconds faster than her Friday time. At 41 and after a six-year absence, Vonn is continuing to defy odds.
3. Back-to-back losses end undefeated start for U.S. curling team
It was a rough day for the U.S. curling team. After a record-setting 4-0 undefeated start, Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin suffered back-to-back losses to undefeated Great Britain and the previously winless South Korea. Team USA is now 4-2.
Great Britain’s Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat are perfect so far in Italy with a 7-0 record and bound for the medal round. South Korea is now 1-5 after the upset win over the Americans.
The U.S. team will look to bounce back against Estonia and Sweden on Sunday.
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4. Madison Chock and Evan Bates dominate free dance
Three-time world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates put on a masterclass to finish first in the team event free dance. Chock and Bates scored 133.23 points.
Team USA has a five-point lead with 44 points heading into Sunday’s team event finale. Japan is second with 39 points and Italy third with 37.
5. Avery Krumme, Mac Forehand, Alex Hall and Konnor Ralph qualify for freeski slopestyle final
17-year-old Avery Krumme qualified for Monday’s women’s freeski slopestyle final. Krumme was born in Canada and switched her nationality to represent the United States in 2024.
USA’s Mac Forehand, Alex Hall and Konnor Ralph will also represent the men’s side in the freeski slopestyle final.
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Highlight of the day
How did she do this?
One more thing
Look at Erin Jackson’s family’s reaction after seeing her represent the U.S. as a flag bearer at Friday’s Opening Ceremony.
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