Team USA's men's hockey team, featuring NHL stars like Auston Matthews and Connor Hellebuyck, began their Olympic campaign against Latvia. They are considered co-favorites with Canada, potentially fielding the strongest U.S. squad in history.
In snowboarding, Chloe Kim leads the halfpipe qualifiers, positioning herself to make history. She aims for the first Olympic three-peat in the event, joining Shaun White as a three-time gold medalist, despite a recent shoulder injury.