The U.S. women’s curling team was surprised to learn that their defeat of Canada on Friday marked an Olympic first.

Canada has begun the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics in dominant form, routing Czechia 5-0 in its opening game.

Brock Nelson, one of the more highly debated selections on the U.S. roster, proved himself with two goals in the opening game, while Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes and Matthew Tkachuk each walked away with ...