Inside the Gold Medal Match — Bowman & Davidson’s Final Olympic Preview

Season 2, Episode 28, Feb 21, 06:49 PM

With less than 24 hours until puck drop, John Shannon and Daren Millard are joined by Scotty Bowman and John Davidson for a final, detailed look at the Olympic gold medal showdown between Canada and United States.

The panel breaks down the key matchups that could decide the game, including the importance of Auston Matthews for the United States and the potential impact of Sidney Crosby returning to Canada’s lineup. Bowman and Davidson analyze defensive pairings, special teams, and how each team’s structure and speed could influence the outcome.

They also discuss:

Tactical adjustments expected from both coaching staffs
Power play execution and matchup deployment
The role of physicality and pace in a best-on-best environment
Officiating differences and international gameplay nuances
Why this matchup could become one of the defining games in Olympic hockey history

A final, expert-driven breakdown before Canada and the United States meet for Olympic gold.