Hilary Knight Chasing US Olympic Hockey Records vs. Italy

The veteran forward can break the American marks for most goals and points in Olympic competition.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Hilary Knight, the captain of the U.S. women's hockey team, is poised to break two American records at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The 36-year-old forward has tied the U.S. Olympic records for most goals (14) and most points (32) and can set new marks in the quarterfinal game against Italy on Friday, February 13.

Why it matters

Knight is a veteran leader and five-time Olympian seeking to cement her legacy as one of the greatest U.S. women's hockey players of all time. Her pursuit of these records will be a major storyline as Team USA aims to win its first Olympic gold medal since 2018.

The details

Knight tied the goals record during Team USA's 5-0 win against Finland on February 7 and matched the points record with an assist against Canada on February 10. Her next goal would put her in sole possession of the goals mark, while an assist would make her the all-time leader for most points by a U.S. player in Olympic competition.

  • Knight tied the U.S. Olympic goals record on February 7.
  • Knight tied the U.S. Olympic points record on February 10.
  • The quarterfinal game against Italy is on February 13.

The players

Hilary Knight

The 36-year-old captain of the U.S. women's hockey team, playing in her fifth Olympics and seeking to become the American record holder for most goals and points in Olympic competition.

Natalie Darwitz

The former U.S. women's hockey player who shares the American Olympic record for most goals with 14, a mark Knight is trying to break.

Katie King

The former U.S. women's hockey player who also shares the American Olympic record for most goals with 14, a mark Knight is trying to break.

Jenny Potter

The former U.S. women's hockey player who holds the American Olympic record for most points with 32, a mark Knight is trying to break.

Seattle Torrent

The expansion team in the Professional Women's Hockey League that Knight currently plays for.

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What they’re saying

“Hilary Knight is a true legend of the game and it's exciting to see her chasing these historic records at the Olympics. She's been a dominant force for the U.S. team for over a decade and this is a chance for her to cement her legacy.”

— Cammi Granato, Former U.S. women's hockey player and Hockey Hall of Famer (USA Today)

What’s next

If Knight breaks the U.S. Olympic goals and points records, she will be honored in a special ceremony following the quarterfinal game against Italy.

The takeaway

Hilary Knight's pursuit of the American Olympic hockey records for goals and points is a testament to her longevity and sustained excellence as one of the greatest players in U.S. women's hockey history. Her chase for these marks will be must-watch viewing as Team USA aims to win gold in Milano Cortina.