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USA Wins Hockey Final vs Canada

USA captured Olympic gold in men's hockey after Jack Hughes scored a golden goal in overtime against Canada.

In a dramatic overtime finish, the United States defeated Canada 1-0 in the men's hockey final at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Jack Hughes netted the decisive golden goal just 1 minute and 41 seconds into the extra period.

The victory marks the USA's first Olympic gold in men's hockey since 1960 and cements Hughes' status as a rising star.