Summary
U.S. hockey player Jack Hughes scored the winning goal for Team USA's men's hockey team at the 2026 Winter Olympics, ending a 46-year wait for a gold medal. Hughes discussed his game experiences on The Pat McAfee Show and mentioned needing dental work after losing teeth during the match.
Key Facts
- Jack Hughes scored the winning goal in overtime for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- This victory ended a 46-year wait for the U.S. men's hockey team to win a gold medal.
- Hughes lost multiple teeth during the game after being hit in the mouth by a hockey stick.
- He returned to the ice after the injury to score the winning goal.
- The game was against Canada, a longtime rival, increasing the significance of the win.
- Hughes was selected first overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2019 NHL draft.
- On The Pat McAfee Show, Hughes joked about needing dental care following the injury.
