Summary
Team USA won the gold medal in men's hockey at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics by beating Team Canada 2-1 in overtime. Sidney Crosby, Canada's captain, was unable to play due to an injury. Crosby expressed pride in his team's performance despite the loss.
Key Facts
- Team USA defeated Team Canada 2-1 in the gold medal hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- The final goal was scored by U.S. player Jack Hughes in overtime.
- U.S. goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves, while Canada only had 26 shots on goal.
- Sidney Crosby, Canada’s captain, could not play due to a lower-body injury from an earlier game.
- Crosby has the most Olympic experience of any player in this tournament.
- This Olympics was the first with NHL players since 2014.
- Crosby holds the record for all-time points in Olympic hockey among NHL players.
