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USA defeats Canada in OT to win Olympic men’s hockey gold

The United States has claimed Olympic men’s hockey gold for the first time in 46 years, defeating Canada in overtime.

Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 overtime victory, securing the title for the U.S. on Sunday.

This marks the third time in history the Americans have won the gold medal, ending a 46-year drought that included the famous 'Miracle on Ice' in 1980.