Megan Keller's Golden Goal Lifts U.S. to Olympic Hockey Title

American captain scores overtime winner against Canada in Milan

Feb. 26, 2026 at 9:41pm

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Megan Keller, captain of the Boston Fleet in the Professional Women's Hockey League, scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lead the U.S. Women's Hockey Team to a gold medal victory over Canada at the 2026 Milan Olympics. Keller described the moment as a "dream come true" after imagining such a scenario as a child playing hockey with her brother.

Why it matters

Keller's heroics marked the third Olympic gold medal for the U.S. Women's Hockey Team, cementing their status as a dominant force in the sport. The win also continued the long-standing rivalry between the U.S. and Canada, two of the top women's hockey programs in the world.

The details

Keller scored the decisive goal in overtime to give the U.S. a 2-1 victory over Canada. The game-winning tally capped off a strong tournament performance for Keller, who accumulated nine points including three goals and six assists.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics were held in Milan, Italy.
  • Keller's game-winning goal came in overtime of the gold medal game on February 26, 2026.

The players

Megan Keller

Captain of the Boston Fleet in the Professional Women's Hockey League and a three-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. Women's Hockey Team.

U.S. Women's Hockey Team

The national women's ice hockey team of the United States, which has won three Olympic gold medals in 1998, 2018, and 2026.

Canada

The long-standing rival of the U.S. Women's Hockey Team, with both countries being dominant forces in international women's hockey.

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What they’re saying

“I'd be lying if I didn't say I haven't dreamt of that moment. We all do. When the game's on the line on the biggest stage, OT, you live that out as a kid in the road playing hockey. Me and my brother, we would count it down and play Game 7. So it definitely has been a dream, and just special to share it everybody.”

— Megan Keller, U.S. Women's Hockey Team Captain (WEEI)

What’s next

The next Winter Olympics will be held in 2030 in the French Alps, where the U.S. Women's Hockey Team will look to defend their gold medal.

The takeaway

Megan Keller's game-winning goal in overtime of the Olympic gold medal game against Canada cemented her status as a hero in U.S. women's hockey, delivering the country its third Olympic title in the sport and continuing the fierce rivalry between the two North American powerhouses.