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Hilary Knight injury update: USA captain out indefinitely in PWHL

Story byMike Brehm, USA TODAYSat, February 28, 2026 at 2:44 AM UTC·2 min readTeam USA women's hockey captain Hilary Knight saved a gold medal win and set U. S. Olympic career scoring records in Milan. She also did it while injured. The Seattle Torrent, Knight's team in the Professional Women's Hockey League, announced that the forward and team captain suffered a lower-body injury at the 2026 Winter Olympics and will be going on long-term injured reserve. She is out indefinitely. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“While we’re eager to be at full strength and recognize the anticipation of Hilary’s return, we’re focused on putting her and our team in the best position for a playoff push," Torrent general manager Meghan Turner said in a statement.

Hilary Knight injury update: USA captain out indefinitely in PWHL

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  • "Hilary’s leadership extends beyond her gameplay, and as we rely on her in other ways to start this half, we’re supporting her in full as she recovers.”While she is out, Knight and USA's men hockey gold medal winners Jack and Quinn Hughes are scheduled to appear on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2. Players of Team United States celebrate winning the gold medals after the team's 2-1 overtime victory in the Women's Gold Medal match between the United States and Canada on day thirteen of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb.
  • 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy. USA's players celebrate after winning the women's gold medal ice hockey match between USA and Canada at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, on Feb.
  • 19, 2026. Cayla Barnes #3 of Team United celebrates winning the gold medals after the team's 2-1 overtime victory in the Women's Gold Medal match between the United States and Canada on day 13 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb.
  • 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy. Team USA celebrates a goal against Canada in the women's ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb.
  • 19. Team USA celebrate winning the Gold Medal in Women’s ice hockey following overtime of the women's ice hockey gold medal game against Canada during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb.
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