Fehervary Finds Olympic Pace Faster Than NHL in Slovakia's Opener

Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary played in the first men's hockey game at the Milan Cortina Olympics, where Slovakia upset Finland. Fehervary commented on the game's intensity, stating, "The pace of the game was really fast. I felt like it was even faster than in the NHL.” He was still catching his breath after the fast-paced start to the tournament, marking the return of NHL players to the Games for the first time in 12 years.