After beating Finland 6 -- 1 the United States advanced to the gold game , where they lost to Canada to claim the silver medal .
But by 2006 , many of these NHL All - Stars had retired or lost their skill with age .
After beating Finland 6 -- 1 the United States advanced to the gold game , where NHL lost to Canada to claim the silver medal .
But by 2006 , many of these NHL All - Stars had retired or lost their skill with age .