Winter Olympics 2026

US Women’s Hockey Team Wins Olympic Gold Over Canada

Hilary Knight ties the game with two minutes left, forcing overtime, and Megan Keller scores the winning goal. ‘We have an amazing squad,’ said Knight.
US Women’s Hockey Team Wins Olympic Gold Over Canada
Hilary Knight celebrates after Team USA's victory over Canada in the gold-medal game at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy on Feb. 19, 2026. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
Matthew Davis
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The United States’ all-time leading Olympic goal scorer, Hilary Knight, delivered when it counted most.

Knight scored a game-tying goal with two minutes left in regulation after archrival Canada led most of the gold medal game in Milan on Thursday. She tallied her 15th Olympic goal to tie the game, 1–1, allowing the U.S. to force overtime before a 2–1 victory for the gold medal.
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