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American Flyers Relish ‘Coolest Thing Ever’ in Olympic Hockey Gold

Jack Hughes scored 1:41 into overtime to secure the U.S. men's first Olympic hockey gold since 1980, ending Canada's bid for a 10th gold medal.

  • On Sunday, Jack Hughes scored 1 minute 41 seconds into overtime to give Team USA a 2-1 victory over Canada and the Olympic gold.
  • Werenski's theft and feed set up a 3-on-1 rush after he stole the puck from Cale Makar in Canada's defensive zone, allowing Hughes to score the winner.
  • Team USA goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of 42 shots, finishing with a.976 save percentage, and teammates praised his performance after the match.
  • Celebrations erupted in the Olympic Village in Italy as Team USA marched through the village with Jack Hughes a focal point, and a video on Team USA's Instagram page showed him hoisted on teammates' shoulders.
  • Beyond the final, the result marks the third Olympic gold for the men's hockey team and the first men's-and-women's sweep at a single Winter Games, in Olympic history.
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Outkick broke the news in Nashville, United States on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
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