sports
February 22, 2026
USA stun Canada in overtime to win first Olympic men’s ice hockey gold since 1980
US win third Olympic gold, first since Miracle on Ice
TL;DR
- The United States won the Olympic men's hockey gold medal, their first since 1980, by beating Canada 2-1 in overtime.
- Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves, a crucial performance in the American victory.
- Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal less than two minutes into overtime.
- This was the first Olympic tournament to feature NHL players in 12 years.
- The U.S. team went unbeaten through the tournament.
- The victory marked the third Olympic gold medal for the United States in men's ice hockey.
- The win occurred 46 years to the day of the 'Miracle on Ice' victory over the Soviet Union.
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