Jack Hughes' Olympic Gold Medal Puck Could Fetch Millions

An auction expert says the game-winning puck from Team USA's Olympic victory could be worth over $1 million.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 2:56pm

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An auction expert has estimated that the hockey puck used by Jack Hughes to score the game-winning goal that secured the 2026 Olympic gold medal for Team USA's men's hockey team could fetch over $1 million at auction. The puck is currently in the possession of the Hockey Hall of Fame after the International Ice Hockey Federation secured it following the game.

Why it matters

Hughes' game-winning goal helped end a 46-year Olympic gold medal drought for the U.S. men's hockey team, making the puck a highly coveted piece of sports memorabilia. The potential seven-figure valuation highlights the immense value of historic game-used equipment from major sporting events.

The details

After Hughes scored the decisive goal against Team Canada, he tossed his stick and gloves in celebration, but the puck itself disappeared in the chaos. The International Ice Hockey Federation was able to recover the puck and it is now housed at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Auction experts at SCP Auctions have estimated the puck could sell for over $1 million, citing the record-setting prices of other Olympic hockey memorabilia like a gold medal from the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" team and the game-winning stick from that same tournament.

  • Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal for Team USA in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics gold medal game against Canada.
  • The puck from Hughes' game-winning goal is currently in the possession of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

The players

Jack Hughes

A 24-year-old American hockey player who plays for the New Jersey Devils in the NHL. He scored the game-winning goal that secured the Olympic gold medal for Team USA in 2026.

Hockey Hall of Fame

The museum that preserves and celebrates the history of ice hockey, and currently houses the puck used by Jack Hughes to score the game-winning goal in the 2026 Olympic gold medal game.

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What they’re saying

“Honestly, I have no idea where that puck went. I know who doesn't have it is me. I sure as h--- don't have it.”

— Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils Player

“The game-winning puck could fetch upwards of $1 million if it ever hit the auction block.”

— SCP Auctions Expert

What’s next

The Hockey Hall of Fame has not indicated any plans to auction off the puck used by Jack Hughes in the 2026 Olympic gold medal game.

The takeaway

The immense value placed on historic sports memorabilia, especially from major events like the Olympics, demonstrates the lasting impact and significance of iconic moments in athletic history. Hughes' game-winning goal has cemented his legacy and the puck's potential auction value reflects the enduring appeal of such achievements.