Yes, the USA men’s hockey team won the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy!
This marked their first Olympic gold in men’s ice hockey since the legendary “Miracle on Ice” in 1980—ending a 46-year drought. The final was a thrilling rematch against arch-rival Canada on February 22, 2026, where Team USA prevailed 2-1 in overtime.
Key highlights from the gold medal game:
- Connor Hellebuyck was outstanding in net for the U.S., making 41 saves to keep them in it.
- The game was tight: 1-1 after regulation.
- Jack Hughes (New Jersey Devils) scored the overtime winner at 1:41, taking a pass from Zach Werenski and beating Canadian goalie Jordan Binnington for the golden goal.
The U.S. roster featured a star-studded NHL lineup, including players like Auston Matthews (captain), Jack Eichel, Matthew Tkachuk, Quinn Hughes, Brady Tkachuk, and more—coached by Mike Sullivan. It was a full NHL-participation Olympics (the first since 2014), making the competition incredibly high-level.
Reactions poured in, with even President Donald Trump celebrating the win on social media. Connor McDavid of Canada was named tournament MVP despite the loss, but the gold went to the stars and stripes.
What a historic moment for American hockey—congrats to Team USA! 🇺🇸🏒🥇
Here’s the full Team USA men’s ice hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, where they captured the gold medal with that thrilling 2-1 OT win over Canada (Jack Hughes scoring the golden goal on a pass from Zach Werenski, with Connor Hellebuyck starring in net).
The roster featured 25 players—all from the NHL—plus key staff. It was announced in early January 2026 by USA Hockey, with Auston Matthews serving as captain, and alternates including Charlie McAvoy and Matthew Tkachuk. Head coach Mike Sullivan led the squad.
Forwards (14)
- Matt Boldy (Minnesota Wild)
- Kyle Connor (Winnipeg Jets)
- Jack Eichel (Vegas Golden Knights)
- Jake Guentzel (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- Jack Hughes (New Jersey Devils) — OT hero in the gold medal game!
- Clayton Keller (Utah Mammoth)
- Dylan Larkin (Detroit Red Wings)
- Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs) — Captain
- J.T. Miller (New York Rangers)
- Brock Nelson (Colorado Avalanche)
- Tage Thompson (Buffalo Sabres)
- Brady Tkachuk (Ottawa Senators)
- Matthew Tkachuk (Florida Panthers) — Alternate captain
- Vincent Trocheck (New York Rangers)
Defensemen (8)
- Brock Faber (Minnesota Wild)
- Noah Hanifin (Vegas Golden Knights)
- Quinn Hughes (Minnesota Wild)
- Seth Jones (Florida Panthers) — Note: Jeremy Swayman served as an injury replacement in some contexts, but core roster included Jones
- Charlie McAvoy (Boston Bruins) — Alternate captain
- Jake Sanderson (Ottawa Senators)
- Jaccob Slavin (Carolina Hurricanes)
- Zach Werenski (Columbus Blue Jackets) — Key assist on the golden goal
Goaltenders (3)
- Connor Hellebuyck (Winnipeg Jets) — Stellar in the final with 41 saves
- Jake Oettinger (Dallas Stars)
- Jeremy Swayman (Boston Bruins)
This group blended elite scorers (like Matthews, Eichel, and the Hughes brothers), shutdown defensemen, and top-tier goaltending for a dominant run. Many had strong college ties (e.g., Boldy at Boston College, Larkin/Hughes at Michigan/BU), and it marked the first full NHL participation since 2014.
Huge congrats again on the gold—first since 1980! 🇺🇸🏒🥇
The USA women’s ice hockey team also won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina! They defeated rival Canada 2-1 in overtime in the gold medal game on February 19, 2026—mirroring the men’s dramatic OT win over Canada just days later on February 22.
This marked Team USA’s third Olympic gold in women’s hockey (after 1998 and 2018), and the first time in history that both the U.S. men’s and women’s teams swept the hockey golds in the same Games. The women went undefeated (7-0) through the tournament, dominating most opponents before a tense final where they rallied from a 1-0 deficit.
Key highlights from the gold medal game:
- Canada scored first with a shorthanded goal early in the second period.
- Captain Hilary Knight (the legendary veteran) tied it 1-1 with 2:04 left in regulation, tipping in a shot from Laila Edwards to set Olympic records for career goals (15) and points (33) in women’s hockey.
- In 3-on-3 overtime, defenseman Megan Keller scored the golden goal at 4:07, deking around a defender and backhanding it past goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens.
- Goaltender Aerin Frankel was stellar throughout the tournament (.980 save percentage), and young defenseman Caroline Harvey was named tournament MVP.
The roster blended veteran stars like Knight (captain), Megan Keller (alternate captain), and Kendall Coyne Schofield with rising talents like Taylor Heise, Laila Edwards, and Caroline Harvey. Head coach John Wroblewski led the squad, announced in early January 2026.
Forwards (13)
- Hannah Bilka
- Alex Carpenter (alternate captain)
- Britta Curl-Salemme
- Kendall Coyne Schofield
- Laila Edwards
- Tessa Janecke
- Hilary Knight (captain)
- Abbey Murphy
- Kelly Pannek
- Hayley Scamurra
- Kirsten Simms
- Taylor Heise
- Grace Zumwinkle
Defensemen (7)
- Cayla Barnes
- Rory Guilday
- Caroline Harvey
- Megan Keller (alternate captain)
- Lee Stecklein
- Haley Winn
- (Additional depth including Joy Dunne in some listings)
Goaltenders (3)
- Aerin Frankel
- Gwyneth Philips
- (Third typically a backup like Kristen Campbell in prior contexts, but core included Frankel as starter)
What an incredible double-gold sweep for American hockey—both teams beating Canada in OT thrillers! 🇺🇸🏒🥇 The women reclaimed the top spot after silver in 2022, and it was a historic moment for the sport in the U.S.
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