Summary
The USA men's hockey team won the gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Milan by defeating Canada in a 3-on-3 overtime format. The game ended controversially because of the change from the usual 5-on-5 overtime play to 3-on-3, which some people criticized.
Key Facts
- The USA and Canada faced off in the gold medal hockey game at the Winter Olympics in Milan.
- Canada tied the game late in the second period after the USA took an early lead.
- In the third period, Canada dominated but could not score any goals.
- The game ended in an unusual 3-on-3 overtime format, rather than the typical 5-on-5.
- Jack Hughes scored the winning goal for the USA in overtime.
- The victory marked the first time the USA men's hockey team won gold since 1980.
- Many people were upset about the game ending in the 3-on-3 format.
