Winter Olympics 2026 Olympics The heroes who carried Team USA to gold-medal win over Canada at Olympics By Ethan Sears Published Feb. 22, 2026, 12:21 p.m. ET MILAN — The 3 stars from the United States’ 2-1 gold-medal victory over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
This requires no explanation. Hughes scored the best goal USA Hockey has seen since Mike Eruzione to win gold.
Connor Hellebuyck uses his stick to block a shot by Canada’s Devon Toews (7) during the third period of the men’s ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. AP 2. Connor Hellebuyck Hellebuyck had 41 saves in the gold medal game. A legendary performance that will quiet the big-game critics.
His terrific solo goal provided all of Team USA’s scoring in regulation.
Jack Hughes (right) and Matt Boldy celebrate after the gold-medal game. AP Key moment: Killing off Canada’s power play at the end of regulation allowed Team USA to get the game to overtime, where it won.
Up next: A parade? A White House visit? Definitely lots of beers before the NHL resumes in a few days, at a minimum.
