Team USA Wins Gold in Men's Hockey Over Canada

Celebrities and athletes react to the dramatic overtime victory.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Team USA's men's hockey team won the gold medal at the 2026 Olympics with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory over Canada. Center Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal, while goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves. Several high-profile athletes and celebrities, including Lindsey Vonn, Tom Brady, and Devin Booker, took to social media to celebrate the American triumph.

Why it matters

The win marks Team USA's first Olympic gold in men's hockey since the iconic "Miracle on Ice" in 1980, making it a significant moment in American sports history. The game was closely watched by many professional athletes across different sports, highlighting the broad appeal and interest in Olympic hockey.

The details

In the gold medal game, Team USA and Canada were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation, sending the game to overtime. In the extra period, Team USA's Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal, securing the gold medal for his team. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was instrumental in the victory, stopping 41 of the 42 shots he faced.

  • The gold medal game took place on February 22, 2026.

The players

Jack Hughes

The Team USA center who scored the overtime goal to win the gold medal.

Connor Hellebuyck

The Team USA goaltender who made 41 saves in the gold medal game.

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What they’re saying

“What a game! Congrats to Team USA on the gold medal!”

— Lindsey Vonn, Olympic gold medalist (Twitter)

“Unbelievable! Team USA hockey coming up big on the biggest stage.”

— Tom Brady (Instagram)

What’s next

The Team USA men's hockey team will be celebrated with a parade in their honor in their home cities in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The dramatic overtime victory by Team USA's men's hockey team over their rivals Canada has captured the attention of sports fans across the country, solidifying the team's place in American sports history and inspiring a new generation of hockey players.