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Olympics Get Pushback After USA Wins With 'Worst Goal' Over Canada

Olympics Get Pushback After USA Wins With 'Worst Goal' Over Canada

Summary

Team USA's men's hockey team won the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, beating Team Canada with a final score of 2-1 in overtime. This marks the United States' first gold in men's ice hockey since 1980. Some viewers criticized the winning goal, while others celebrated the victory as a significant achievement for Team USA.

Key Facts

  • Team USA's men's hockey team won against Team Canada with a score of 2-1.
  • The victory happened in overtime with a deciding goal by Jack Hughes.
  • This win ended a 46-year gold medal drought for the U.S. in men's hockey.
  • Some viewers expressed dissatisfaction with the winning goal, labeling it negatively.
  • Others celebrated the win as an important moment for U.S. hockey history.
  • The United States secured the second spot overall in the 2026 Winter Olympics medal count.
  • Norway led the overall medals with 41, and the United States followed with 33.
  • The last time the U.S. won gold in men's hockey was in the 1980 Winter Olympics.

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