For much of Thursday's final, it seemed Canada would refuse to relinquish the throne of Olympic women's ice hockey to this younger American squad. But the U.S. found the grit to topple them, 2-1.
Team USA beat Team Canada 2-1 in their Olympics gold medal women’s hockey matchup, after making a comeback in the third period and eventually winning it all in overtime. It caps off another iconic chapter in this heated rivalry, as the U.S. reclaimed its spot on the podium, after Canada won gold at the 2022 Beijing Games.
The U.S. and Canada delivered another instant classic in the 2026 Winter Olympics gold medal game. Thanks to Megan Keller, Team USA pulled out an exhilarating 2-1 overtime win to cap off a dominant run at the 2026 Winter Olympics and win the third gold medal in team history.
Hilary Knight tied it late in regulation and Megan Keller won it in OT as USA women's hockey beat Canada 2-1 to claim gold at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Team Canada and Team USA prepare to battle for gold in Milano Cortina on Thursday. Here's all you need to know about the gold medal game.
Winter Olympics was a huge day for the United States. Alysa Liu became the first American to win gold in women's singles ice skating since Sarah Hughes in 2002 after an electric free skate vaulted her into the lead.
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