SportsLine's expert Matt Severance reveals his United States vs. Slovakia picks for their Winter Olympics men's hockey semifinal match on Friday

The Milano Cortina Games are in their final stretch, as the Canadians look to capitalize with more spots on the podium

With the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics heading to the semifinals on Friday, here are five players who have stood out.

In the men's cross-country team spring, Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher surged to silver to deliver the United States its first-ever Olympic medal in the event. Ogden won his second silver as he previously became the first American man to reach an Olympic cross-country podium since 1976.

Connor McDavid will captain Team Canada in their Olympic semifinal against Finland, stepping in for an injured Sidney Crosby. McDavid leads the tournament in scoring and has earned praise from teammates and coaches for his all-around leadership and composure under pressure.