"MILAN -- For the first time since the 1980 Miracle on Ice, the U.S. won an Olympic gold medal in men's hockey as Jack Hughes scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime for a 2-1 win against rival Canada. American players talked a big game in the months lead up to the tournament, often repeating a mantra of "gold or bust" -- and backed that up with a win over their biggest rivals."
"Hughes goal, less than two minutes into overtime was assisted by Zach Werenski. U.S. goalie Connor Hellebuyck was sensational, stopping 41 hots. It was a personal redemption arc for Hellebuyck, the reigning Vezina and Hart Trophy winner who proved he can show up in the biggest moments. Hellebuyck had a rough 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs for the Winnipeg Jets, getting pulled three times in the first round to the St. Louis Blues."
Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 in 3-on-3 overtime as Jack Hughes scored the golden goal less than two minutes into overtime with an assist from Zach Werenski. U.S. goalie Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 shots and delivered key saves, including stuffing Connor McDavid on a breakaway, after a difficult 2025 NHL playoff stretch. The Americans killed a 93-second 5-on-3 and finished the tournament 18-for-18 on the penalty kill. Matt Boldy opened the scoring; Cale Makar tied it late in the second as Canada outshot the U.S. 19-8 in that period.
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