Summary
Team USA won the women's Olympic hockey gold medal by beating Canada with a game-winning goal in overtime scored by Megan Keller. This match had a record number of viewers, peaking at 7.7 million during overtime. The victory marked an important moment in American women's hockey at the Olympics.
Key Facts
- Team USA's Megan Keller scored the gold-winning goal against Canada in overtime.
- Hilary Knight, the captain, tied the game late in the third period for Team USA.
- The game set a viewership record as the most-watched women's hockey game, with an average of 5.3 million viewers.
- During overtime, viewership peaked at 7.7 million.
- The U.S. women's team went over 300 minutes without conceding a goal in the tournament until Canada scored in the final.
- American hockey saw success in the Olympics for both women and men.
- Many young players on the team were inspired by captain Hilary Knight from a young age.
