Summary
The United States Olympic men's hockey team returned to Miami after winning a gold medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. They defeated Canada with a 2-1 score in overtime, marking their first gold in men's hockey since 1980. The team received a celebratory water-cannon salute at the airport upon arrival.
Key Facts
- The U.S. men's hockey team won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- They beat Canada with a final score of 2-1.
- Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal in overtime.
- Goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves during the match.
- This victory is the first U.S. men's hockey gold since 1980.
- The team was welcomed with a water-cannon salute at Miami International Airport.
