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who won men's hockey gold

The United States won the men’s ice hockey gold medal, beating Canada 2–1 in overtime at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Quick Scoop: Who won men's hockey gold?

  • Gold medal: United States men’s hockey team.
  • Opponent in the final: Canada.
  • Score: 2–1 in overtime.
  • Decisive moment: Jack Hughes scored the overtime “golden goal” to seal the win.
  • Historic note: This is Team USA’s first men’s Olympic hockey gold since the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” team, ending a 46‑year drought.
  • Goaltending hero: Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves in the final and was widely hailed as the backbone of the victory.

Tiny timeline

  1. Regulation ends tied 1–1 after Canada battles back to erase a U.S. lead.
  1. In 3‑on‑3 overtime, Zach Werenski springs Jack Hughes, who slides the puck through Jordan Binnington’s pads for the winner.
  1. The win gives USA its third Olympic men’s hockey gold overall.

TL;DR: Team USA beat Canada 2–1 in OT to win men’s hockey gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Jack Hughes scoring the golden goal and Connor Hellebuyck starring in net.

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