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Jack Hughes' goal gives U.S. men's hockey its first gold since 1980 in stunning fashion

February 22, 2026

In a stunning finish, the U. S. men's hockey team won its first Olympic gold medal since 1980, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime at the Milano Cortina Games. Jack Hughes scored the decisive goal just 1:41 into the extra period, marking a historic moment for American hockey fans exactly 46 years after the famed 'Miracle on Ice.'.

Jack Hughes' goal gives U.S. men's hockey its first gold since 1980 in stunning fashion

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Team USA won the gold medal in men's hockey with a 2-1 overtime victory over Canada.
Jack Hughes scored the winning goal 1:41 into overtime.
This victory marks the first Olympic gold for the U. S. men's hockey team since 1980.
The game took place at the Milano Cortina Games.
This win ends a 46-year wait for a gold medal in men's Olympic hockey.

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Jack Hughes' goal gives U.S. men's hockey its first gold since 1980 in stunning fashion

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