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U.S. defeats Canada 2-1 in OT for Olympic gold

Megan Keller scored the overtime winner to secure Team USA’s third women’s Olympic hockey gold, ending Canada’s five-title streak since 1998.

  • The United States women's ice hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the Olympic gold medal at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina.
  • Hilary Knight scored a late goal to tie the game and force overtime, setting a U.S. Olympic record with her 15th goal.
  • Megan Keller scored the game-winning goal four minutes into overtime, securing the U.S.'s third Olympic gold in women's hockey.
  • The U.S. team, younger and more focused on youth development, has dominated recent matches against Canada, including a 5-0 preliminary round victory at the 2026 Games.
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The Hockey News broke the news in Calgary, Canada on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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