Tage Thompson mysteriously pulled from USA’s semifinal against Slovakia

Thompson has been a key contributor for Team USA, recording a goal and an assist in today's lop-sided game, making his sudden exit all the more puzzling.

On live broadcast, speculation floated around that Thompson might not be feeling well, as a virus had reportedly been circulating among players. However, NBC reported that he was being pulled out of precautionary reasons.

No official update has been provided yet by Team USA, leaving fans and commentators scrambling to figure out what forced the forward’s early departure. With the Olympic gold medal on the line, every shift and every lineup change carries added weight, and Thompson’s absence raised immediate concerns about the team’s depth and momentum heading into the final period.

While Thompson’s situation remains unclear, his early exit will surely be one of the most-discussed moments from this high-stakes semifinal, especially with Team USA aiming to secure a spot in Sunday’s gold medal game. Updates are expected soon as the team evaluates the forward’s condition and determines whether he can return for the remainder of the tournament.

But since his departure was labelled as “precautionary,” it feels like Thompson could be a factor once again for Team USA when they play for the gold medal against Canada. The game takes place on Sunday at 8:10 AM ET. Head coach Mike Sullivan expects Thompson to play.