TAKING CENTER STAGE

MEN’S HOCKEY

The U.S. will try to bounce back from a loss to Sweden against Belarus, which won the preliminary round and is led by the Kings’ Vladimir Tsyplakov and goaltender Andre Mezin.

FIGURE SKATING

Questions for the long program: Will Ilia break out his infamous “yellow giraffe” outfit? Will Todd try the quad? Will Elvis leave the building with a gold medal? Stay tuned.

SPEEDSKATING

Canada’s Jeremy Wotherspoon won a silver medal in the men’s 500 despite a seventh-place standing after the first run. The U.S. women are looking to him as an inspiration.