Summary
Team USA won the gold medal in men's hockey at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics by defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime. After receiving silver medals, the Canadian team also got stuffed plushies, a gesture that upset some Canadian players and fans. This tradition has faced criticism before, especially when similar items were given to losing teams.
Key Facts
- Team USA beat Canada 2-1 in the gold medal hockey game at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
- Jack Hughes scored the winning goal for the USA in overtime.
- Team Canada received both silver medals and stuffed plushies after the game.
- Canadian player Nathan MacKinnon appeared unhappy with the gift of plushies.
- Fans criticized the practice of giving plushies to losing teams on social media.
- American goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves during the game.
- This gifting tradition has drawn complaints in the past, including after a women's gold medal game.
