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Forget the “Greenland Derby” talk. It was just team spirit, hard work and plenty of heart. That’s how Denmark’s players say they took the fight to the United States in hockey at the Winter Olympics.
The U.S. men remained unbeaten at the Olympics after routing Denmark in a game that included "We want Greenland" chants.
The United States and Denmark face off in this Group C men's ice hockey matchup during the 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday.
But in the end, there would be no miracle. Goliath beat David. The U.S., led by a goal and an assist from Jack Eichel of the Golden Knights, fought off Denmark, 6-3, to go 2-0 in the Olympic hockey tournament.
After a dominant win over Latvia, the Americans followed it up with another strong outing -- this time against Denmark
Fans Who Raised Greenland's Flag at US-Denmark Olympic Hockey Game Say It Was a Pro-European Gesture
Two fans who raised a flag of Greenland as the United States played Denmark in men’s hockey at the Winter Olympics say they did so as a gesture of European support for the island and for Denmark
Trump has previously been candid about his goal for the U.S. to achieve full "ownership" of Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark
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