US EditionU.S. defeats Canada 2-1 in OT for Olympic gold
Megan Keller scored the overtime winner to secure Team USA’s third women’s Olympic hockey gold, ending Canada’s five-title streak since 1998.
- On Thursday, Team USA beat Canada 2-1 in overtime at the Milano Cortina Olympics, with Megan Keller scoring 4:07 into OT to win gold.
- Team USA entered the final as favourites after winning last year's world championship and sweeping Canada in the Rivalry Series, having posted five straight shutouts in Milan.
- With 2:04 remaining, Hilary Knight forced overtime by tipping Laila Edwards' shot, setting U.S. Olympic goals records, while goalie Aerin Frankel made 30 saves to keep the game close.
- The victory delivered Team USA its third Olympic women's hockey gold, adding to 1998 and 2018 titles, while coach John Wroblewski wept behind the bench as Canada, the defending champion, settled for silver.
- With a youthful core, the U.S. looks positioned for more success ahead, featuring 11 returning players and seven still in college on the Team USA roster.
332 Articles
332 Articles
Laila Edwards Is The First Black Woman To Win Olympic Gold In U.S. Women’s Hockey
Laila Edwards became the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal for Team USA in women’s hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The milestone marks a significant moment for Black women in the sport. How did Edwards and Team USA win gold? The 22-year-old Ohio native secured the win as she helped her team defeat Canada 2-1 in overtime during the gold-medal game. In addition to the historic first, Edwards is also the first Blac…
USA Women's Hockey Wins Gold - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey Team came from behind and won a gold medal in overtime with a 2-1 win over Canada. Veteran defenseman Megan Keller scored the game winning OT goal. The U.S. Men’s Hockey team is looking to advance to the gold medal game as they take on Slovakia today at 3 p.m. Canada faces Finland in the other semi-finals. That game begins at 10:40 a.m. Alysa Liu took home gold in women’s figure skating, becoming the first Americ…
USA Vs Canada, Women's Ice Hockey Final: Megan Keller's Overtime Goal Seals 3rd Winter Olympics Gold Medal For Americans
Megan Keller scored in overtime to help the United States of America beat Canada 2-1 in the Winter Olympic Games 2026 women's ice hockey final at PalaItalia, Milan, on Thursday (February 19). This marked a third Olympic gold medal for the US women's team and their first since the 2018 Games
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 61% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
