Summary
Team USA's men's hockey team won the gold medal at the Olympics, beating Team Canada 2-1 in overtime. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal, leading to celebrations in the Olympic Village. This victory marked the first gold for the American men's team since 1980.
Key Facts
- Team USA's men's hockey team defeated Team Canada 2-1 in the gold medal game.
- Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal in overtime.
- This win is the first gold medal for the U.S. men's hockey team since 1980.
- Hughes was Team USA's top scorer with four goals in six games.
- Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck played a key role by stopping 41 of 42 shots.
- The U.S. women's hockey team also won gold at the same Winter Games.
- It is the first time both the U.S. men's and women's teams have won gold in the same Olympics.
