Summary
During the Olympic gold medal game between the USA and Canada, Quinn Hughes, a defenseman for Team USA, set several records. He recorded an assist that tied him for the second-most career assists by an American defenseman in Olympic games featuring NHL players. Hughes also set new records for the most assists and points by an American in a single Olympic tournament involving NHL players.
Key Facts
- Quinn Hughes played for Team USA in the Olympic gold medal game against Canada.
- He recorded an assist on a goal by Matt Boldy, giving the USA an early lead.
- Hughes tied Ryan Suter for the second-most career assists by an American defenseman in Olympic games with NHL players.
- Hughes now holds the record for the most assists in a single Olympics by an American defenseman with NHL players.
- His eight points in the tournament tie him with Erik Karlsson and Brian Rafalski for the most points by a defenseman in Olympic play with NHL players.
- Hughes is the first American skater to have a point streak of six or more games in a single Olympics with NHL players.
- In the NHL season, Hughes has 57 points, ranking him 27th in the league and fourth among defensemen.
