US Women's Hockey Team Wins Third Gold Medal

Stolz settles for silver in 1,500m

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The United States women's ice hockey team staged a historic comeback, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the gold medal. Meanwhile, American speed skater Stolz had to settle for the silver medal in the 1,500m event.

Why it matters

The US women's hockey team's gold medal victory continues their dominance in the sport, having now won three of the last four Olympic titles. Stolz's silver medal performance is also a strong showing for the US in speed skating.

The details

The US women's hockey team rallied from a 1-0 deficit in the third period to force overtime, where they scored the game-winning goal to capture the gold medal. In the 1,500m speed skating event, Stolz finished second behind the gold medalist.

  • The women's hockey gold medal game took place on February 19, 2026.
  • The 1,500m speed skating event also occurred on February 19, 2026.

The players

US Women's Hockey Team

The United States women's national ice hockey team, which has now won three Olympic gold medals in the last four Winter Games.

Stolz

An American speed skater who won the silver medal in the 1,500m event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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The takeaway

The US women's hockey team's gold medal victory and Stolz's silver medal performance showcase the continued strength and depth of the American Olympic team across multiple winter sports disciplines.