The Americans trailed for most of the game but survived in overtime to be crowned Olympic champions. Bruce Bennett / MILAN — Throughout the Olympic women’s hockey tournament, the American women looked unbeatable.

Team USA hockey player Megan Keller became an instant Olympic sensation on February 19, 2026, when she scored the game-winning goal to lift the United States over Canada in overtime of the gold medal game.

When is the gold medal game set for men's hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics? Here's what to know, including date, time and TV channel information.

Keller, from North Farmington, set up the game-tying goal and scored the game-winner in overtime for USA's 2-1 win over Canada in the women's hockey gold-medal game.

Tune in today, Thursday, February 19, at 1:10 p.m. ET on USA Network to catch the gold medal game live. The game will also be simulcast on Peacock. A replay of the game will air on Friday, February 20 at 12 a.m. ET on USA Network — the perfect viewing experience for Winter Olympics night owls.

The women's hockey Gold Medal Game of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is set between Team Canada and Team USA on Thursday, February 19. My top Canada vs. USA predictions and free betting picks call for the Americans to take the gold with a sixth consecutive statement win over the Canadians.

Catch up on FloHockey with live updates of Team USA vs Canada in the Olympics women's hockey gold medal game on Thursday, Feb. 19 in Milan.

Two Ohio natives won a gold medal as members of the United States women’s hockey team. The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) congratulated Laila Edwards and Gwyneth Phillips on Thursday in a social media post.

Hilary Knight proposed to fellow USA Olympian Brittany Bowe. It marks a full circle moment as the couple, who first met at the 2022 Beijing Games.