Jack Hughes Leads USA Past Canada in Olympic Hockey
The Story
The United States men's hockey team won Olympic gold for the first time since 1980, defeating Canada 2-1 in three-on-three overtime at the 2026 Milan Olympics, with Jack Hughes scoring the game-winner and goalie Connor Hellebuyck making 41 saves.
The victory ended Canada's 15-game winning streak in best-on-best Olympic hockey and was led by captain Auston Matthews and a standout performance from Hellebuyck.
The victory ended Canada's 15-game winning streak in best-on-best Olympic hockey and was led by captain Auston Matthews and a standout performance from Hellebuyck.
Why It Matters
Forty six years to the day after the Miracle on Ice, Jack Hughes scored 1:41 into overtime and goalie Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of 42 shots as the United States beat Canada 2-1 for its first men's Olympic hockey gold since 1980 AP News. Canada had won every best on best competition for sixteen years and took the ice without injured Sidney Crosby NHL.com. The defeat costs Canadian hockey its favorite argument and leaves roster choices such as Connor Bedard's omission needing defense before the 2030 French Alps rematch.
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