The most anticipated Winter Olympics events usually happen after dark in Sochi, Russia (that's morning or early afternoon stateside). But plenty of action happens during the day in Sochi, too, which means by the time Americans get out of bed, they're already hours behind on Olympics news — especially on the weekend. We're here to get you caught up on the stories you might have missed overnight.
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Team USA and Russia's group play showdown in men's ice hockey more than lived up to its considerable hype. The match went into overtime tied 2-2, but neither squad — each of them loaded with NHL stars — could score at that point, bringing on a shootout. Team USA ultimately won with an amazing four goals from T.J. Oshie to take the match.
A big win for Team USA, to be sure, but it actually doesn't mean a ton in the bigger picture. The men's quarterfinals start Feb. 19 after group play finishes up, and both the U.S. and Russia will be strong medal contenders. If the hockey gods have any mercy, we'll see a rematch in the gold-medal game.
After all the controversy surrounding their terribly disappointing performance in Sochi — is it all Under Armour's fault? — the U.S. speed skating team continued to struggle after making an unusual mid-game switch to new uniforms in hopes of better luck. Yet star Shani Davis failed to medal again, this time finishing 11th in the 1,500-meter race.

Shani Davis of the U.S. looks at the scoreboard after racing in the men's 1,500-meter speed skating during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014.
Image: Patrick Semansky/Associated Press
Russian skicross racer Maria Komissarova was badly hurt during training Saturday. She was rushed to a local local hospital for surgery, which the AP reported as successful. Komissarova suffered a fractured vertebrae, according to the BBC, citing Russia's state-owned sports-news service. The women's skicross competition begins Feb. 21, and Komissarova will not participate.
When Barack Obama named Billie Jean King to his official delegation for the games' opening ceremony, many hailed it as a shrewd, if indirect, rebuke of Russia's harsh anti-gay culture and legislation. King, a former tennis champion, became the first prominent American athlete to come out as gay in 1981. However, she had to miss the event to be with her sick mother, who died the day of the opening ceremony.
Now King will finally make it to Russia for the games' closing ceremony, after it was announced that Obama named her to his delegation for the Olympics' final event on Feb. 23. The group, which includes politicians and other prominent former athletes, will attend competitions in Russia and spend time with American Olympians, as well as attend the closing ceremony.

Billie Jean King on Sept. 5, 2013 at the U.S. Open tennis tournament.
Image: Darron Cummings/Associated Press
Russian President Vladimir Putin made surprise visits to the USA and Canada houses in Sochi on Friday night, creating a bizarre scene. Several athletes took photos — many of them delightfully goofy — of or with Putin to mark the novel event. But Canadian speed skater Brittany Schussler rethought that move, deciding personal politics outweighed the unusual spectacle, according to The New York Times' David Herszenhorn:
Canadian skater deletes Tweet of photo w/ #Putin in #Sochi, says "I was joking + in no way want to be misconstrued as supporting his values"
— David M. Herszenhorn (@herszenhorn) February 15, 2014
The Norwegian men's curling team did not take the ice Saturday — meaning that, alas, we have no photo to share of their never-disappointing sartorial sense. However, you can relive the Norwegians' past fashion victories here, here, here and here.
What to watch for Saturday: Most of Saturday's action happened on the earlier side, but there will still be live ski jumping, curling, skeleton and hockey available for late risers. As always, you can find a full schedule and direct links to live streams right here.
Women's supercombined bronze medal winner Julia Mancuso, left, celebrates with grandmother Sheila Tuffanelli at the Alpine ski venue, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014.
Lauren Anderson, mother of U.S. snowboarder Jamie Anderson, celebrates with fans after her daughter won the women's snowboard slopestyle final, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014.
Canada's Alex Bilodeau, left, celebrates with his brother Frederic after winning the gold medal in the men's moguls final, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014.
United States' Julia Mancuso celebrates her bronze medal win in the women's supercombined with her sister, Sara, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014.
Switzerland's Iouri Podladtchikov celebrates with his father Yuri, right, and mother Valentina after he won the gold medal in the men's snowboard halfpipe final, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014.
Erin Hamlin of the United States hugs her parents Ron and Eileen Hamlin after the flower ceremony during the women's singles luge, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014.
Twin brothers from the Netherlands, gold medallist Michel Mulder, second right, and bronze medallist Ronald, right, hug, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014.
Canada's Justine Dufour-Lapointe, right, is congratulated by sister Chloe after taking the first place in the women's moguls final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014.
Deborah Christensen congratulates her son, men's ski slopestyle gold medal winner Joss Christensen of the United States, Feb. 13, 2014.
Aart Groothuis takes a picture of his son, men's 1000-meter speedskating gold medalist Stefan Groothuis of the Netherlands, during the medals ceremony, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014.
Noelle Pikus-Pace of the United States hugs her husband, Janson Pace, and her children, Traycen, left, and Lacee, right, after she won the silver medal during the women's skeleton competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 14, 2014.