American Ilia Malinin was the overwhelming favorite to win gold in the men's singles event after opening a commanding five-point lead in the short program.

Team USA looks to keep its momentum rolling on Day 8 of the Winter Olympics, with another busy slate headlined by more high-stakes action at the rink.

Malinin, the two-time reigning world champion who had an unbeaten streak dating to 2023, landed his high-scoring opening quad flip jump but then struggled with the axel jump.