Latvian national hockey team forward Zemgus Girgensons has achieved a notable performance by ranking tied for third in the number of assists during the group stage of the Olympic Games held in Milan and Cortina. Girgensons recorded four assists over the course of three matches, falling just short of Canadian star Connor McDavid, who leads the rankings with seven assists, and American player Matthew Tkachuk, who has five. This performance places Girgensons among a group of other skilled players, including Canadian Sidney Crosby and Mitch Marner, as well as American Quinn Hughes and Swedish Lukas Raymond, all of whom have also notched four assists.

In addition to his assists, Girgensons ranks 23rd in the win percentage of faceoffs, winning 52.05% of his draws. His teammates, Teodors Bļugers and Dans Ločmelis, are also performing well, sitting right behind Girgensons with faceoff percentages of 51.22% and 48.39%, respectively. The competition in this category is fierce, and Girgensons' contributions are vital for the Latvian team as they move forward in the tournament, showcasing his skills in both assists and faceoff successes.

In the goal-scoring department, Girgensons sits tied for ninth place with two goals; however, the leaders include Canadian McLean Celebrini and German Tim Stützle, both having scored four goals. As the tournament progresses, the performance of players like Girgensons will be crucial in determining the overall success and competitiveness of the Latvian national hockey team in the Olympics. McDavid, recognized as the tournament's top player so far with nine points, highlights the exceptional talent on display at the games, as teams strive to advance further in the prestigious Olympic competition.