For the first game in the medal round, the United States played the Soviets. Finishing the first period tied at 2 -- 2, and the Soviets leading 3 -- 2 following the second, the U.S. team scored two more goals to take their first lead during the third and final period, winning the game 4 -- 3 in a major upset against the Cold War rival. Following the game, the U.S. went on to clinch the gold medal by beating Finland in their final match of the tournament. Likewise, the Soviet Union took the silver medal by beating Sweden.

Who won the hockey game between usa and russia? OK. Let's think. My stream of consciousness:
To answer this question, we should know that: Finishing the first period tied at 2 -- 2, and the Soviets leading 3 -- 2 following the second, the U.S. team scored two more goals to take their first lead during the third and final period, winning the game 4 -- 3 in a major upset against the Cold War rival. The answer is the U.S. team.