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Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where hockey and snowboarding events will open ahead of the opening ceremony.
The U.S. women’s hockey team opened play at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with a 5-1 win over Czech Republic.
Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards recorded an assist on the opening goal of USA women’s hockey team’s opening game of the 2026 Winter Olympics, a 5-1 win over Czechia on Thursday in Milano, Italy.
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