Summary
Connor Hellebuyck, the goaltender for Team USA, made a record-breaking 41 saves in a 2-1 overtime win against Team Canada to secure the gold medal in Olympic hockey. This performance set a new record for most saves in a gold medal match involving NHL players.
Key Facts
- Team USA won the gold medal in hockey with a 2-1 overtime victory over Canada.
- Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves during the game.
- Hellebuyck's 41 saves broke the Olympic record for most saves by a goalie in a gold medal match involving NHL players.
- Hellebuyck made significant saves in the third period to help maintain a tied score.
- He plays for the Winnipeg Jets in the NHL and has won the Vezina Trophy three times.
- He also won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the MVP in 2025.
- Hellebuyck finished the 2026 Winter Games with a top save percentage of 95.62% and a goals-against average of 1.18 in the tournament.
