Tage Thompson injury updates: Latest on Team USA star after exiting game vs. Slovakia with foot injury

Team USA has blistered Slovakia in Friday's semifinal matchup, setting up the highly-anticipated matchup with Canada. Though, an injury question mark about one of the American stars has risen to the forefront.

Tage Thompson did not return for the 3rd period after suffering an apparent foot injury and was seen walking in the stadium hallways without his skates on. The U.S. star had a power play goal earlier in the game, and his status is now the biggest storyline heading into the final.

Here's the latest updates on Thompson's status ahead of the Canada game.

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Tage Thompson injury updates

Thompson did not return to Team USA's semifinal game against Slovakia. He was kept out of the third period for "precautionary reasons."

After blocking a shot, Tage Thompson is being held out of the 3rd period due to precautionary reasons. pic.twitter.com/EqMwKiUtwe

Thompson, who missed the Four Nations Faceoff in 2025 (roster decision), has been a revelation this tournament. He had two more points (1G, 1A) in the Slovakia game.

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What happened to Tage Thompson?

There is still no definitive word on what sidelined Thompson, the U.S. star was seen in the room without his skates during the 3rd period.

Tage Thompson was not on the bench to start the 3rd period and was spotted in the hallways of the arena out of his skates 😳 pic.twitter.com/nFVIRy56eK

While early speculation pointed to a shot block off the foot, Team USA has yet to confirm the exact nature of the injury. Whether it’s a break or just severe swelling, the 'precautionary' label is being tested with the Gold Medal game just 36 hours away.

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Tage Thompson Olympic stats

Thompson has recorded 3 goals and 1 assist for a total of 4 points through 5 games played.

The Buffalo Sabres' star has been the engine of the U.S. power play. Of his 3 goals in the tournament, two of them are on the man advantage.

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