One Gamble, One Goal Against: How OT Hinged on Makar

Overtime hockey can be a cruel game. You’re tired, the ice is banged up, every touch feels amplified, and one small decision can swing the game. That’s exactly what happened in the gold medal thriller when the game-winning goal snuck in — all traced back to one gamble by Cale Makar.

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