Hockey USA vs Canada Highlights

USA Claims Gold in Dramatic 2-1 OT Win at 2026 Olympics

The long-awaited clash between hockey powerhouses USA and Canada delivered pure drama on February 22, 2026, in the men's ice hockey gold medal game at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Team USA edged out Canada 2-1 in overtime to capture their first Olympic men's hockey gold since the Miracle on Ice in 1980.

The action kicked off fast with the United States drawing first blood. Matt Boldy split two Canadian defenders and slipped the puck past goaltender Jordan Binnington just minutes into the first period, giving USA a 1-0 lead on their very first shot.

Matt Boldy first-goal highlight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezhEZB0ku78

Canada responded with strong pressure throughout the second period. Defenseman Cale Makar tied the game at 1-1 late in the frame with a powerful shot that beat USA netminder Connor Hellebuyck. Both teams traded chances in a tense third period, but stout goaltending from both sides kept the score locked at 1-1, forcing overtime.

Cale Makar tying-goal highlight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44JMqCdewrI

In sudden-death overtime, Jack Hughes delivered the golden goal at the 1:41 mark. The New Jersey Devils star fired a precise shot past Binnington to spark wild celebrations as Team USA poured onto the ice. Brothers Quinn and Jack Hughes played key roles in the victory, with Quinn recording an assist on the game-winner.

Jack Hughes golden-goal highlight: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7101684

The win marks a historic moment for American hockey and caps an unforgettable Olympics for both nations. Fans around the world witnessed one of the greatest rivalries in sports at its absolute best.

More game highlights & full recaps:

• NBC Olympics full story & video clips: https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/team-usa-defeats-canada-overtime-first-gold-mens-hockey-miracle-ice-olympics
• Olympics.com official recap: https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/news/winter-olympics-2026-united-states-defeat-canada-overtime
• USA Today live updates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2026/02/22/usa-hockey-vs-canada-olympics-live-score-updates-results/88803464007/
• Fox News Boldy goal coverage: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/team-usas-matt-boldy-makes-incredible-goal-put-team-ahead-vs-canada-olympic-gold-medal-game

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