Summary
Team USA's men's hockey team won its first Olympic gold medal since 1980 by defeating Team Canada 2-1 in overtime. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal, and American goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves. This victory marked the third gold medal in Winter Games history for the U.S. men's hockey team.
Key Facts
- Team USA beat Team Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the gold medal.
- Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal with help from his brother, Quinn Hughes.
- Connor Hellebuyck, the American goalie, stopped 41 shots during the game.
- The Americans had not won a men's hockey gold medal since 1980.
- This gold medal is only the third for Team USA in Winter Olympics history, with previous wins in 1980 and 1960.
- Team USA finished the 2026 Winter Games with a perfect 6-0 record.
- Before this win, there were 36 American-born men’s hockey players with gold medals; now, there are 51.
- Jack Hughes was the leading goal scorer for Team USA with four goals in six games.
