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USA Wins Third Olympic Gold in Women's Hockey, Defeating Canada 2-1
Megan Keller's overtime goal secures victory for the Americans in the final.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The United States women's hockey team won their third Olympic gold medal, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime in the final. Megan Keller scored the game-winning goal 4:07 into the extra period to give the Americans the victory.
Why it matters
Women's hockey has become one of the marquee events at the Winter Olympics, with the USA-Canada rivalry being a highlight. This latest gold medal continues the dominance of the American program, which has now won three of the last four Olympic titles in the sport.
The details
In a tightly contested final, the teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation. But in overtime, Megan Keller scored on a backhand shot to give the United States the gold medal. This was the third Olympic title for the American women's hockey team, who have established themselves as the premier program in the sport globally.
- The gold medal game was played on February 19, 2026.
The players
Megan Keller
The American forward scored the game-winning goal in overtime to secure the gold medal for the United States.
United States Women's Hockey Team
The American team has now won three of the last four Olympic gold medals in women's hockey, cementing their status as the top program in the sport.
Canada Women's Hockey Team
The Canadian team was the runner-up in the gold medal game, continuing their rivalry with the United States as one of the top women's hockey programs in the world.
What they’re saying
“Winning gold at the Olympics is the ultimate dream for any hockey player. I'm so proud of our team and all the hard work we put in to get to this moment.”
— Megan Keller (Beaumont Enterprise)
The takeaway
The United States' victory in the women's hockey final underscores their status as the dominant program in the sport globally. Their ability to win tight, high-stakes games against their biggest rival, Canada, cements their place atop the women's hockey world.
