The Tony Kornheiser Show “Why trust what I can see?”
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Feb 23, 2026 Craig Laughlin, former NHLer and Capitals TV analyst, breaks down the USA-Canada hockey thriller. Michael Wilbon, veteran sportswriter and TV analyst, reflects on the Olympics and weekend sports. They debate three-on-three overtime vs five-on-five, praise clutch goaltending, and weigh Olympic gold against the Stanley Cup. Short, lively sports talk and passionate takes.
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Night Without Power And Pepco’s Late-Night Fix
- Tony lost power during the snowstorm and watched Pepco trucks arrive late at night before power returned around 1:30 AM.
- He tracked Pepco updates via their app, checked house temperature, and worried the crews would leave before restoration.
1980 Isn’t Comparable To Modern Olympic Hockey
- Tony and Michael both stress that comparing the 2024 U.S. Olympic hockey win to 1980 is misleading because 1980 featured amateurs, not NHL pros.
- The modern U.S. and Canadian teams were composed of NHL professionals, so the historical contexts and competitive parity differ greatly.
Three On Three Feels Abrupt For Deciding Gold
- Michael Wilbon and Tony note three-on-three overtime speeds outcomes and makes games more sudden, which some view as unfair compared with traditional playoff sudden-death.
- Both suggest five-on-five overtime first would feel fairer before using three-on-three as tiebreaker.