Summary
The United States men's hockey team won the gold medal by defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal for the U.S., marking their first gold in men's hockey since 1980. Mikaela Shiffrin, an Olympic skier, celebrated the win on social media, also having achieved her own victories at the games.
Key Facts
- The U.S. beat Canada 2-1 in overtime for the men's hockey gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- Jack Hughes scored the winning goal in overtime for the U.S. team.
- The U.S. men's hockey team had not won a gold medal since 1980.
- Mikaela Shiffrin attended the game and celebrated the U.S. win on social media.
- Shiffrin won two gold medals and one silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- Jack Hughes' brother, Quinn Hughes, assisted on the U.S. team's first goal.
- The game was tied 1-1 until Hughes' overtime goal secured the win.
