Olympic Gold Medalists Appear on 'Tonight Show'

Hilary Knight, Quinn, and Jack Hughes discuss their Olympic victories.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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U.S. Olympic gold medalists Hilary Knight, Quinn, and Jack Hughes recently appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". Fallon poked fun at Hughes for losing a tooth before scoring the overtime goal that clinched gold, and praised Knight for her historic fifth Olympic gold medal.

Why it matters

The appearance of these high-profile Olympic athletes on a major late-night talk show highlights the continued interest and popularity of the U.S. hockey teams' gold medal performances. It also showcases the athletes' personalities and provides a platform to celebrate their achievements.

The details

During the interview, host Jimmy Fallon jokingly teased Jack Hughes about losing a tooth right before he scored the game-winning goal in overtime to secure the Olympic gold medal for the U.S. men's hockey team. Fallon also praised Hilary Knight for winning her fifth career Olympic gold medal, making her one of the most decorated female ice hockey players of all time.

  • The interview took place on March 3, 2026.

The players

Hilary Knight

A five-time Olympic gold medalist on the U.S. women's hockey team.

Quinn

A member of the U.S. women's hockey team that won the gold medal.

Jack Hughes

A member of the U.S. men's hockey team that won the gold medal, known for scoring the overtime goal despite losing a tooth.

Jimmy Fallon

The host of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", where the athletes appeared as guests.

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What they’re saying

“I'm just dialed like that,”

— Jack Hughes (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon)

The takeaway

The appearance of these Olympic gold medalists on a major late-night talk show underscores the continued public fascination with their athletic achievements and the opportunity for the athletes to share their personalities and stories with a wide audience.