"The United States defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime in the 2026 Olympic men's hockey final, reclaiming the top spot on the podium in a game that felt destined for instant-classic status. Both teams entered undefeated through preliminary and knockout play, setting up a rematch of last year's 4 Nations Face-Off title game -- which Canada won in overtime. This time, the Americans flipped the script. From the golden goal to an emotional tribute, the top photos from the game captured every ounce of action."
"Earlier in the game, Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy gave Team USA the early edge with a dazzling puck-juggling goal to make it 1-0. One of the night's most eye-catching frames shows Boldy tracking the puck mid-air before slipping it home. Canada didn't blink. Cale Makar's second-period goal pulled the defending champions level. The shot of Makar displays the heavyweight feel of the matchup as the momentum seemed to shift."
Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the 2026 Olympic men's hockey gold, the first U.S. Olympic hockey gold since 1980. Jack Hughes scored the overtime winner less than two minutes into 3-on-3 play, converting a Zach Werenski feed while playing with missing teeth from a high stick. Matt Boldy opened the scoring with a dazzling puck-juggling goal. Cale Makar tied the game in the second period. Nathan MacKinnon missed a point-blank chance in the third, and Connor Hellebuyck made a tournament-defining paddle save to preserve the American lead.
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