"That moment wouldn't have been possible without Knight, who deflected a shot from defenseman Laila Edwards for the game-tying goal with 2:04 remaining in the third period to give Team USA life. It marked the final Olympic game for the 36-year-old Knight, the most decorated player in U.S. women's hockey history, who announced last May that these Games -- her fifth -- would be her last."
"She won her second gold medal as her third period tally moved her into sole possession atop the U.S. record book for most Olympic goals (15). Knight had a memorable Olympics, proposing to her partner, U.S. speedskater Brittany Bowe, two days before the gold medal match. The U.S. roster featured a strong blend of veterans and breakout young players, and the 2026 Games represented a passing of the torch."
"For long stretches in the gold medal match, USA looked more jittery than they had in any moment at these Olympics. Previously, they had scored at least five goals in every game and outscored teams 31-1. The U.S. had allowed only one goal all tournament before Canada fourth liner Kristen O'Neill scored short-handed early in the second period of Thursday's finale. U.S. goalie Aerin Frankel made 30 saves, some spectacular, but didn't get the offensive support as Team USA continuously missed opportunities in regulation until Knight capitalized."
Megan Keller scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime to give the United States a 2-1 Olympic victory over Canada. Hilary Knight deflected Laila Edwards' shot for the game-tying goal with 2:04 remaining in the third period in her final Olympic game. Knight, 36, moved into sole possession of the U.S. record for most Olympic goals (15) and won her second gold medal. The U.S. roster combined veterans and breakout young players, with Caroline Harvey and Laila Edwards leading in points and ice time. Aerin Frankel made 30 saves, and Canada’s Kristen O'Neill scored the lone short-handed goal.
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