Summary
The United States men's hockey team won the gold medal at the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980 by defeating Canada. After a tough game and a dramatic overtime, Jack Hughes scored the winning goal. The victory was made more emotional when the team honored their late teammate Johnny Gaudreau by bringing out his jersey.
Key Facts
- U.S. men's hockey team won gold for the first time since 1980.
- The game against Canada went into overtime.
- Jack Hughes scored the winning goal in overtime.
- Hughes lost two teeth from a high stick earlier in the game.
- The team honored their late teammate Johnny Gaudreau after the win.
- Gaudreau died in an accident while biking in August 2024.
- His family's involvement with the team was significant during tournaments and the Olympics.
- Johnny Gaudreau's son celebrated his second birthday on the day of the win.
