USA win men's Olympic ice hockey gold for first time in 46 years

United States win the men's Olympic ice hockey gold medal for the first time in 46 years by beating neighbours Canada in overtime.

A photo gallery capturing key moments from the U.S. men's hockey team's 2-1 overtime victory against Canada, securing their first Olympic gold in men's hockey since 1980.

The U.S. men's hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime, winning their first Olympic gold medal in 46 years and their first ever on foreign soil.

Jack Hughes scored the overtime winner, and Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves, leading Team USA to a 2-1 victory over Canada in the gold medal game.

For the first time in Olympic history, Team USA completed a sweep of hockey gold medals in the men's and women's events at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

The U.S. men's hockey team secured its first Olympic gold since 1980 with a 2-1 overtime win over Canada, highlighted by Jack Hughes’ game-winning goal. Eileen Gu also defended her halfpipe title with a near-flawless performance scoring 94.75.

In a historic victory, Team USA won Olympic gold in men's hockey by defeating Canada 2–1 in an intense overtime match, marking the country's first Olympic hockey gold since the legendary 'Miracle on Ice' in 1980. The tight-knit squad, which included hockey siblings like the Hughes and Tkachuk brothers, chose to stay in the Olympic Village to build chemistry and camaraderie. The win was emotional, not only due to the thrilling finish—highlighted by Jack Hughes’ overtime goal—but also because the team honored the late Johnny Gaudreau, a star player tragically killed in 2024 alongside his brother. Players wore #13 jerseys and brought Gaudreau’s children onto the ice.

The United States celebrated a historic men's hockey gold medal win over Canada, its first since the 1980s, with political overtones adding fuel to the already sharp tensions between the two nations. The victory was embraced enthusiastically by the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement, which used the moment to criticize Canada and spotlight U.S. player Jack Hughes for his patriotism, contrasting him with athletes who have been critical of America. In a symbolic gesture, the White House shared an image of a bald eagle clutching a goose, interpreted as a jab at Canada. Vice President JD Vance and other MAGA figures praised Hughes, while openly criticizing other U.S. athletes like skiers Chris Lillis and Hunter Hess, the latter being called a “Loser” by Donald Trump for his conflicted feelings about representing the U.S. Despite the polarized reactions from both political sides, the hockey win represented only the third Olympic gold in U.S. men's hockey history, highlighting its significance, though not all athletes received equal recognition from political leaders.

The United States claimed their third Olympic men’s hockey title – and first since the Miracle on Ice team of 1980 – with a thrilling 2-1 overtime win over Canada in Sunday’s gold medal game at the Milano Cortina Games. In the third Olympic final meeting between the border rivals and the first since Sidney Crosby’s epochal golden goal in 2010, the Americans seized their moment to end a 46-year wait and dethrone the sport’s most decorated nation on its grandest stage.

Exactly 46 years after the 'Miracle on Ice' Lake Placid Games, the U.S. men's hockey team brought home another Olympic gold medal. Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime on Sunday to secure the third gold medal in American history at the Olympics. Matt Boldy got on the board for Team USA just six minutes into the game to give the United States an early lead. Canadian defenseman Cale Makar scored the equalizer with 1:44 left in second period to tie the game at one apiece going into the second intermission. Connor Hellebuyck played out of his mind the entire game, putting on a highlight-reel performance that will go down in hockey history. The Winnipeg Jets goalie saved 41 shots in the game, making it nearly impossible for Canada to find the back of the net. In overtime, it was Jack Hughes who was the ultimate hero, he scored with 1 minute and 41 seconds to go in overtime to win the 2026 Olympic gold medal in men's hockey for the United States.

Team USA men’s hockey won its first gold medal in 46 years with a win over Canada in the gold medal match. Team USA got a miracle in Milan. The U.S. men's hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 in the gold medal game at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, which marked the 46th anniversary of the 'Miracle on Ice.' Jack Hughes scored the overtime winner for Team USA in 3-on-3 play to clinch the gold. 'This is all about our country,' Hughes said. 'I love the USA, I love our teammates. ... I'm so proud to be American today.' Both teams had power play chances in the third period, but Hellebuyck kept the puck out of the net to send the game to overtime tied 1-1. Hellebuyck was the key reason Team USA even made it to overtime. The 2025 NHL Hart Trophy winner made 41 saves on 42 shots, including a miraculous stick save to stop Canada's Devon Toews. 'Unbelievable game by Hellebuyck, he was our best player by a mile,' Hughes said. 'Just a ballsy, gutsy win. That's American hockey right there. Tonight was all for the country.' In overtime, Hughes stepped in his brother's footsteps with a game-winning goal. Quinn Hughes was the hero in Team USA's quarterfinal win against Sweden, and it was the younger brother who scored the winner less than two minutes into overtime in the gold medal game. Following the win, U.S. players honored Johnny Gaudreau on the ice. Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, died in August 2024 when they were struck by a car while riding bicycles near their New Jersey hometown on the eve of their sister Katie's wedding. Team USA features several of Gaudreau's former NHL teammates, including Matthew Tkachuk and Zach Werenski.