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Connor Hellebuyck, Jack Eichel Win Gold Medals with Team USA

Jack Hughes scored the overtime winner in the 2026 Winter Olympics final, ending a 46-year U.S. gold medal drought with outstanding goaltending from Connor Hellebuyck.

  • On Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, Jack Hughes scored in 3-on-3 overtime to give the U.S. a 2-1 win over Canada for Olympic gold.
  • The U.S. roster, built largely from USA Hockey's National Team Development Program, featured NHL players and rode U.S. goalie Connor Hellebuyck through the tournament unbeaten.
  • Anchoring the Americans, Hellebuyck turned aside 41 of 42 shots, finishing with a.958 save percentage, leading all tournament goaltenders.
  • Teammates paraded Johnny Gaudreau's No. 13 jersey, and Gaudreau's children joined the ice during the celebration, honoring him posthumously. Hellebuyck was named tournament's best goaltender and received hardware after the final.
  • Connor McDavid's 13 points made him the tournament scoring leader and MVP, but Canada faced disappointment after Sunday’s loss.
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