Canada Falls Short Of Gold + Mick Kern (NHL & Olympics) - February 23rd, 2026 - Hour 1

Canadians didn't get the finish they wanted in the gold medal game, but hockey fans around the world were treated to an all-time game. What set Team USA above Canada? Was that Canada's best game of the tournament, even with the loss? Should 3-on-3 overtime continue for the next Winter Olympics?   Matthew Iwanyk – who's filling in for Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage for the next handful of shows – digs into the men's hockey final, discussing the goaltending of both countries, the key points of the game, the momentum shifts throughout the contest, while sharing important stats surrounding the 2-1 overtime finish.   Mick Kern from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio stops by to debrief the tournament, sharing his experience watching the gold medal game, dissecting Team Canada's roster, and discussing the big moments that held them back.   Matty and producer Zachary Kubusch deviate from sports for a moment to chat about their weekends, before diving into all of this sports discussion!