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USA Hockey Beats Canada 2-1 In OT For Gold As Jack Hughes Delivers Winner

USA Hockey Beats Canada 2-1 In OT For Gold As Jack Hughes Delivers Winner

USA hockey beats Team Canada 2-1 in OT to win Olympic men’s hockey gold. Jack Hughes scores the winner after goals by Matt Boldy and Cale Makar.

Feb 22, 2026 by R. R. Ellis
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USA wins Olympic men’s hockey gold, edging Canada 2-1 in overtime in a final that felt like Canada’s game for long stretches but ended on one decisive finish.

Matt Boldy opened the scoring in the first period on the USA first shot, and Connor Hellebuyck spent the rest of regulation absorbing waves of pressure as Canada piled up chances. 

Canada finally broke through late in the second when Cale Makar tied it at 1-1, and the third period turned into a survival test for the Americans as Canada kept coming.

After regulation ended even, the gold medal game moved to 3-on-3 overtime. 

Canada carried possession and outshot the USA 42-28 overall, but Jack Hughes found the moment that mattered most, scoring the overtime winner to seal a 2-1 victory and deliver the USA’s first men’s hockey gold medal since 1980.

Recap the game as it happened below. 

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USA Wins! USA Wins!

FINAL: Canada 1, USA 2 (OT)

The USA takes the gold against Canada with a Jack Hughes goal in overtime. 

The United States men's hockey team has won the gold medal for the first time since 1980. 

Canada was dominant in every phase, in all three periods. 

But somehow, USA digs deep to score in overtime. 

Binnington Glove Save - OT, 19:24

Canada 1, USA 1

Quinn Hughes with an incredible shot, but Jordan Binnington with a glove save to keep Canada in it. 

Overtime Begins - OT, 20:00

Canada 1, USA 1

The gold medal game continues.

Next goal wins in 3-on-3 hockey. 

Olympic Hockey Overtime Rules

Canada 1, USA 1

Overtime rules for the gold medal game are different from the semifinals, quarterfinals and group stage. 

For the gold medal game, overtime is still a 3-on-3 sudden death, but there is no shootout. 

There will be 20 minutes on the clock, but that doesn't really matter. Next goal wins. 

End Of Regulation

Canada 1, USA 1

We're headed to 3-on-3 overtime as Canada and USA are still tied after the third period. 

Four-On-Four Hockey - 3rd, 3:23

Canada 1, USA 1

Two minutes for high-sticking on Jack Hughes.

USA Power Play, Four Minutes - 3rd, 6:34

Canada 1, USA 1

Sam Bennett gets four minutes for high-sticking. 

Bennett's stick went to the mouth of Jack Hughes.

Hughes is missing some teeth after the play. 

Chaos In Front Of USA Net - 3rd, 7:18

Canada 1, USA 1

Felt like the puck was bouncing around like a ping-pong ball in front of Team USA's net. 

Somehow USA walk away without Canada scoring a goal. 

We're only about seven minutes away from overtime. 

Ten Minutes Left - 3rd, 10:59

Canada 1, USA 1

Team USA's offense has stagnated in the third period. 

They've had only one shot so far and are happy to just get the puck out of their defensive end. 

Connor Hellebuyck has been working hard. Canada has 37 shots this game. 

Hellebuyck Stick Save - 3rd, 18:18

Canada 1, USA 1

Connor Hellebuyck with one of the greatest saves you'll ever see, using his stick to stop a point-blank shot, and a nearly-certain goal by Devon Toews. 

Third Period Begins - 3rd, 20:00

Canada 1, USA 1

Twenty more minutes left in regulation in this gold-medal game between USA and Canada. 

Who Scored For Team Canada?

Canada 1, USA 1

Cale Makar, arguably the best hockey defenseman in the world, scored for Team Canada in the second period of the gold medal game to draw even with the USA.

End Of Second Period

Canada 1, USA 1

Team Canada and Cale Makar tie it up with only a few minutes left in the period. 

We've got another 20 minutes coming up, with each team trying to win this gold medal. 

There was a big kerfuffle as the period ended. No fights yet, but these teams don't like each other. 

Shots after two periods: 

  • Canada: 27
  • USA: 16

Brock Faber Hits Both Posts 👀 -2nd, 0:10

Canada 1, USA 1

Brock Faber took a long shot at Jordan Binnington, and the puck hits both posts before bouncing back into play. 

Canada Scores, Cale Makar - 2nd, 1:44

Canada 1, USA 1

Cale Makar scores directly after Canada wins the face-off in the USA end. 

Canada have been constantly shooting this period, and the offensive prowess has separated them. 

Now they finally get their game-tying goal. 

Celebrini Blocked - 2nd, 4:28

Canada 0, USA 1

Macklin Celebrini is blocked from point-blank range against Connor Hellebuyck. 

USA still nursing a 1-0 lead, with about four minutes left in the second period. 

Massive Penalty Kill - 2nd, 8:04

Canada 0, USA 1

An absolutely massive penalty-killing shift by the USA. 

It was 5-on-3 for about a minute-and-a-half and somehow Connor Hellebuyck and the Americans survived. 

USA Down Two Men, Power Play - 2nd, 10:05

Canada 0, USA 1

Team Canada will have their best chance yet to score against Connor Hellebuyck. 

Two minutes for holding on Jake Guentzel. 

Two minutes for hooking on Charlie McAvoy.

McDavid Stuffed By Hellebuyck Breakaway - 2nd, 10:33

Canada 0, USA 1

Connor McDavid had Canada's best scoring chance of the day, with a breakaway shot that was just between him and Connor Hellebuyck. 

Hellebuyck blocked it handily. 

Shots Flying - 2nd, 11:11

Canada 0, USA 1

Both teams have been opening up the shooting this period. 

But they are very closely matched in chances. 

Each team has 13 shots on goal. 

Nelson Blocked From Short-Range - 2nd, 14:01

Canada 0, USA 1

Binnington broke up a Brock Nelson shot from short-range. 

Both teams are playing at a frenetic pace. 

Huge hits, people losing sticks, and constant change in possession. 

Second Period Begins - 2nd, 20:00

Canada 0, USA 1

USA and Canada open the second period, with the Americans holding a 1-0 lead. 

Who Scored For USA Hockey Today

Canada 0, USA 1

Matt Boldy scored the first goal for Team USA today. Boldy scored six minutes into the first period of the gold medal game. 

First Period Ends

Canada 0, USA 1

Team Canada successfully kills the penalty, but USA take a 1-0 lead into the first intermission. 

It was a ferocious first period, and the pace was absolutely blistering. 

Shots after first period: 

  • Canada: 8
  • USA: 8

USA Power Play - 1st, 2:57

Canada 0, USA 1

Two minutes for hooking on Shea Theodore. 

Theodore stopped Brock Nelson as he headed towards the Canadian net. 

Canada Dominating Possession - 1st, 3:50

Canada 0, USA 1

Despite the USA 1-0 lead, Canada have absolutely dominated possession and offensive opportunities. 

When USA has had a chance, it's on a breakaway or from a face-off win in the Canadian end. 

Hellebuyck Being Tested - 1st, 8:38

Canada 0, USA 1

Team Canada has constantly been testing USA goalie Connor Hellebuyck. 

Canada already has seven shots on goal. USA only has two shots on goal, one going into the net. 

USA Scores, Matt Boldy - 1st, 14:00

Canada 0, USA 1

Team USA strikes first, as Matt Boldy, sandwiched between two Canadian defenders -- Cale Makar and Devon Toews. 

This was the first shot for Team USA. 

The puck was airborne at one point, but Boldy collected it and put it past Binnington. 

Larkin Hit Hard By Wilson - 1st, 14:36

Canada 0, USA 0

Tom Wilson met Dylan Larkin with a massive hit behind the USA net, sending both players to the ground. 

The largely Canadian crowd loved it. 

Big Hellebuyck Save - 1st, 16:27

Canada 0, USA 0

Celebrini shoots a pass from Harley, which was saved by Connor Hellebuyck. 

Canada certainly getting in the groove. 

The Canadians already have three shots on goal. None for USA.

Jarvis Chance - 1st, 17:59

Canada 0, USA 0

Seth Jarvis had Team Canada's first chance of the day, right in front of Hellebuyck, who was able to cover the puck up. 

Some extra pushing after the play stopped, I expect that's not the first time we'll see that. 

USA Comes Out Firing - 1st, 18:19

Canada 0, USA 0

Team USA took about five shots in their first shift, none on goal, but the forecheck was pressing early with the Tkachucks. 

Gold Medal Game Begins - 1st, 20:00

Canada 0, USA 0

Take a deep breath. 

Canada versus USA is underway. 

The first olympic hockey gold medal game with NHL players in 12 years is underway. 

Team Canada Lines

Forwards

  • Macklin Celebrini – Connor McDavid – Nathan MacKinnon
  • Mitch Marner – Nick Suzuki – Mark Stone
  • Brad Marchand – Sam Bennett – Tom Wilson
  •  Brandon Hagel –  Bo Horvat – Seth Jarvis
  • Sam Reinhart

Defense

  • Devon Toews – Cale Makar
  • Thomas Harley – Colton Parayko
  • Travis Sanheim – Drew Doughty
  • Shea Theodore

Goaltenders

  • Starter: Jordan Binnington
  • Backup: Logan Thompson

Not Dressed

  • Darcy Kuemper
  • Josh Morrissey
  • Sidney Crosby

Team USA Lines

  • Brady Tkachuk – Jack Eichel – Matthew Tkachuk
  • Jake Guentzel – Auston Matthews – Matt Boldy
  • Jack Hughes – Dylan Larkin – Tage Thompson
  • J.T. Miller – Vincent Trocheck – Brock Nelson
  • Clayton Keller

Defense

  • Quinn Hughes – Charlie McAvoy
  • Jaccob Slavin – Brock Faber
  • Zach Werenski – Jake Sanderson
  • Noah Hanifin

Goaltenders

  • Starter: Connor Hellebuyck
  • Backup: Jake Oettinger

Not Dressed

  • Jeremy Swayman
  • Jackson LaCombe
  • Kyle Connor

Is Sidney Crosby Playing In The Gold Medal Game?

Sidney Crosby is not dressed and will not play in the gold medal game today between Team Canada and Team USA.

Canada Olympic Hockey Schedule & Scores 2026

  • Thu, Feb. 12 - Canada 5, Czechia 0
  • Fri, Feb. 13 - Canada 5, Switzerland 1
  • Sun, Feb. 15 - Canada 10, France 2
  • Wed, Feb. 18 - Canada 4, Czechia 3 - Quarterfinals
  • Fri, Feb. 20 - Canada 3, Finland 2 - Semifinals

USA Olympic Hockey Schedule & Scores 2026

  • Wed, Feb. 11 - USA 6, Denmark 3
  • Fri, Feb. 13 - USA 6, Germany 3
  • Sun, Feb. 15 - USA 5, Germany 1
  • Wed, Feb. 18 - USA 2, Sweden 1 - Quarterfinals
  • Fri, Feb. 20 - USA 6, Slovakia 2 - Semifinals

Canada VS. Team USA Stats Comparison

Here are some primary stats from the 2026 winter games from Canada and USA hockey. 

Goals:

  • Canada: 27
  • USA: 24

Shots on Goal:

  • Canada: 201
  • USA: 201

Power Plays (Opportunities):

  • Canada: 16
  • USA: 14

Power-Play Goals:

  • Canada: 7
  • USA: 4

Power-Play Percentage:

  • Canada: 43.75%
  • USA: 28.57%

Penalty Kill Opportunities Faced:

  • Canada: 11
  • USA: 15

Power-Play Goals Against:

  • Canada: 3
  • USA: 0

Penalty-Kill Percentage:

  • Canada: 72.73%
  • USA: 100.00%

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Team Canada Hockey Roster 2026

Here's the Team Canada men’s ice hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina.

Forwards

  • 9 – Sam Bennett – Forward (Florida Panthers)
  • 17 – Macklin Celebrini – Forward (San Jose Sharks)
  • 87 – Sidney Crosby – Forward (Pittsburgh Penguins) (C)
  • 38 – Brandon Hagel – Forward (Tampa Bay Lightning)
  • 14 – Bo Horvat – Forward (New York Islanders)
  • 24 – Seth Jarvis – Forward (Carolina Hurricanes)**
  • 29 – Nathan MacKinnon – Forward (Colorado Avalanche)
  • 63 – Brad Marchand – Forward (Florida Panthers)
  • 93 – Mitch Marner – Forward (Vegas Golden Knights)
  • 97 – Connor McDavid – Forward (Edmonton Oilers) (A)
  • 13 – Sam Reinhart – Forward (Florida Panthers)
  • 61 – Mark Stone – Forward (Vegas Golden Knights)
  • 10 – Nick Suzuki – Forward (Montreal Canadiens)
  • 43 – Tom Wilson – Forward (Washington Capitals)

Defensemen

  • 89 – Drew Doughty – Defenseman (Los Angeles Kings)
  • 20 – Thomas Harley – Defenseman (Dallas Stars)
  • 8 – Cale Makar – Defenseman (Colorado Avalanche) (A)
  • 44 – Josh Morrissey – Defenseman (Winnipeg Jets)
  • 55 – Colton Parayko – Defenseman (St. Louis Blues)
  • 6 – Travis Sanheim – Defenseman (Philadelphia Flyers)
  • 27 – Shea Theodore – Defenseman (Vegas Golden Knights)
  • 7 – Devon Toews – Defenseman (Colorado Avalanche)

Goaltenders

  • 50 – Jordan Binnington – Goaltender (St. Louis Blues)
  • 35 – Darcy Kuemper – Goaltender (Los Angeles Kings)
  • 48 – Logan Thompson – Goaltender (Washington Capitals)

Team USA Hockey Roster 2026

Here's the Team USA men’s ice hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina.

Forwards

  • 12 – Matt Boldy – Forward (Minnesota Wild)
  • 81 – Kyle Connor – Forward (Winnipeg Jets)
  • 9 – Jack Eichel – Forward (Vegas Golden Knights)
  • 59 – Jake Guentzel – Forward (Tampa Bay Lightning)
  • 86 – Jack Hughes – Forward (New Jersey Devils)
  • 91 – Clayton Keller – Forward (Utah Mammoth)
  • 21 – Dylan Larkin – Forward (Detroit Red Wings)
  • 34 – Auston Matthews – Forward (Toronto Maple Leafs)
  • 10 – J.T. Miller – Forward (New York Rangers)
  • 29 – Brock Nelson – Forward (Colorado Avalanche)
  • 72 – Tage Thompson – Forward (Buffalo Sabres)
  • 7 – Brady Tkachuk – Forward (Ottawa Senators)
  • 19 – Matthew Tkachuk – Forward (Florida Panthers)
  • 16 – Vincent Trocheck – Forward (New York Rangers)

Defensemen

  • 14 – Brock Faber – Defenseman (Minnesota Wild)
  • 15 – Noah Hanifin – Defenseman (Vegas Golden Knights)
  • 43 – Quinn Hughes – Defenseman (Minnesota Wild)
  • 2 – Jackson LaCombe – Defenseman (Anaheim Ducks)
  • 25 – Charlie McAvoy – Defenseman (Boston Bruins)
  • 85 – Jake Sanderson – Defenseman (Ottawa Senators)
  • 74 – Jaccob Slavin – Defenseman (Carolina Hurricanes)
  • 8 – Zach Werenski – Defenseman (Columbus Blue Jackets)

Goaltenders

  • 37 – Connor Hellebuyck – Goaltender (Winnipeg Jets)
  • 30 – Jake Oettinger – Goaltender (Dallas Stars)
  • 1 – Jeremy Swayman – Goaltender (Boston Bruins)

NHL Points Leaders On Team Canada

  • Connor McDavid — 58 GP, 34 G, 62 A, 96 P
  • Nathan MacKinnon — 55 GP, 40 G, 53 A, 93 P
  • Macklin Celebrini — 55 GP, 28 G, 53 A, 81 P
  • Nick Suzuki — 57 GP, 18 G, 47 A, 65 P
  • Mitch Marner — 57 GP, 16 G, 42 A, 58 P
  • Cale Makar — 55 GP, 15 G, 42 A, 57 P
  • Sam Reinhart — 57 GP, 27 G, 28 A, 55 P

NHL Points Leaders On Team USA

  • Jack Eichel — 50 GP, 21 G, 47 A, 68 P
  • Kyle Connor — 56 GP, 25 G, 39 A, 64 P
  • Matt Boldy — 54 GP, 32 G, 30 A, 62 P
  • Jake Guentzel — 55 GP, 26 G, 34 A, 60 P
  • Tage Thompson — 57 GP, 30 G, 29 A, 59 P
  • Clayton Keller — 57 GP, 17 G, 37 A, 54 P
  • Dylan Larkin — 58 GP, 26 G, 25 A, 51 P
  • Brock Nelson — 55 GP, 29 G, 20 A, 49 P
  • Auston Matthews — 51 GP, 26 G, 22 A, 48 P
  • Brady Tkachuk — 37 GP, 14 G, 23 A, 37 P

Team USA Goalie NHL Stats

  • Connor Hellebuyck — 36 GP, 13-16-7, 2.79 GAA, .900 SV%, 0 SO
  • Jake Oettinger — 37 GP, 23-10-4, 2.73 GAA, .897 SV%, 2 SO
  • Jeremy Swayman — 38 GP, 22-12-3, 2.92 GAA, .903 SV%, 1 SO

Brothers On USA Hockey Team

There are two sets of brothers on the USA hockey team. 

The Tkachuk Brothers

  • 7 – Brady Tkachuk – Forward (Ottawa Senators)
  • 19 – Matthew Tkachuk – Forward (Florida Panthers)

The Hughes Brothers

  • 86 – Jack Hughes – Forward (New Jersey Devils)
  • 43 – Quinn Hughes – Defenseman (Minnesota Wild)

Can You Fight In Olympic Hockey?

No, fighting is not allowed in Men's Olympic Hockey.

  • Olympic hockey follows IIHF rules, not NHL rules. 
  • Any player who starts or participates in a fight is assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct. 
  • Officials can also issue additional discipline depending on severity.

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