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For the first time in 46 years, the United States men’s hockey team has won the gold medal, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime.
Team USA got off to a blistering start, as Matt Boldy scored the opening goal in the first period. Despite the U.S. being up 1-0 at the break, the game was fairly even, with both sides trying to figure each other out.
From there, though, Canada took control of the game. The Canadians dominated the second period, finally scoring when Cale Makar beat Connor Hellebuyck. Canada went into the second break up 14 shots and with all the momentum.
However, Hellebuyck was the difference in the game. The Winnipeg Jets goalie saved 41 of 42 shots and kept the team in the game with many massive saves. Hellebuyck stopped both Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini on breakaway chances, kept Canada off the board on a 5-on-3 power play, and stood on his head all game.
When overtime came, the two sides played 3-on-3 to decide it, with chances coming on both ends. Finally, Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal on Binnington, giving the United States their third gold medal ever in Olympic men’s ice hockey.
With the win, the United States won all six of their games and made history with their first gold medal since the iconic 1980 team.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from the USA vs. Canada men’s hockey gold medal game on Sunday. Here are the complete results from the 2026 Olympics final.
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10:53 a.m.: GOAL! Jack Hughes is the hero for Team USA as the United States wins gold!
JACK HUGHES DELIVERS AMERICA’S GOLDEN MOMENT IN OVERTIME. pic.twitter.com/4foFDOri53
10:51 a.m.: After McDavid whiffs on a shot, Hughes’ shot on the other end is saved by Binnington.
10:50 a.m.: Overtime will be 3-on-3 until someone scores. Matthews is on for Team USA while McDavid and MacKinnon are on for Canada.
10:32 a.m.: We are headed to overtime in Milan-Cortina. A fast-paced sequence ends regulation, but neither side can hit the back of the net.
10:30 a.m.: Team USA kills another massive penalty despite Canada’s pressure.
10:27 a.m.: Jack Hughes is called for a tripping penalty, ending the U.S. power play and sending the game to 4-on-4 for 39 seconds.
10:25 a.m.: Binnington makes a big save on a Jack Eichel shot, allowing Canada to clear teh puck.
10:23 a.m.: Sam Bennett is called for a high sticking penalty on Jack Hughes, sending the United States to the power play. It’s a double-minor, four-minute penalty.
10:19 a.m.: Team USA could’ve been called for a too many men penalty, but they’re. lucky to avoid it.
10:16 a.m.: Now MacKinnon has a wide open net, but his shot goes wide. On the other end of the ice, team USA gets a few good looks to no avail.
10:08 a.m.: Celebrini had a breakaway chance, but Hellebuyck puts that one aside as well. Canada now has double the shots, 34-17.
10:05 a.m.: Devon Toews misses a wide open net as Hellebuyck makes an outstanding stick save.
THAT WAS ONE HELLE-BUYCK OF A STOP. 😳 pic.twitter.com/N3wCimdBGw
10:02 a.m.: The third period is underway! Dylan Larkin is now with Jack Eichel and Brady Tkachuk.
9:43 a.m.: The U.S. ends the period with strong chance, but Brock Faber’s shot hits two posts then bounced out.
9:40 a.m.: GOAL! Cale Makar rifles one past Hellebuyck to tie the game.
CALE MAKAR FOR CANADA. ALL TIED UP IN THE GOLD MEDAL GAME. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/UZ6frtsWeG
9:34 a.m.: Canada has kept the pressure on with more sustained time in the U.S. zone. Shots are now 22-15 in favor of Canada.
9:25 a.m.: The U.S. does an incredible job killing off both penalties, thanks to some huge faceoffs and saves. The PK remains perfect in the Olympics
9:20 a.m.: Now McAvoy is called for a hooking, so Canada is getting a 5-on-3 chance for 1:33.
9:19 a.m.: Connor McDavid has a breakaway chance, but Hellebuyck makes the save. However, Canada is heading to the power play on a Jake Guentzel tripping call.
CONNOR HELLEBUYCK COMES UP HUGE TO DENY MCDAVID. ❌ pic.twitter.com/bV0sxh8GiG
9:14 a.m.: Both goalies have made some outstanding saves. Binnington stopped Brock Nelson, who had a point blank opportunity on a turnover, while Hellebuyck weathered a massive Canada push.
9:12 a.m.: Canada has the advantage early in this second, getting a few chances that Hellebuyck deflected just wide.
9:07 a.m.: Jon Cooper has shuffled his lines to start the second. Nathan MacKinnon is now playing with Mark Stone and Mitch Marner. However, MacKinnon stayed on with McDavid and Celebrini, so Cooper is really trusting the Avalanche star.
9:06 a.m.: The puck is dropped on the second period, as the U.S. looks to extend the lead while Canada is looking to tie the game.
8:47 a.m.: The first period ends with a U.S. flurry, as Canada was on its heals there.
8:44 a.m.: The U.S. gets two shots on the power play, but Binnington keeps them out of the net to remain 1-0.
8:41 a.m.: Brock Nelson takes a penalty while driving to the ice, sending Shea Theodore to the box.
8:39 a.m.: Boldy’s mom works as a bartender in Mansfield, Massachusetts, and the entire place went nuts after Boldy scored.
The Catman Cafe in Mansfield goes WILD as Matt Boldy, whose mom works here as a bartender, scores the opener against Canada. 1-0 USA @wbznewsradio pic.twitter.com/fVEoDscqpk
8:34 a.m.: While the United States has had some clear opportunities, they’ve been too passive so far in getting shots on net.
8:28 a.m.: Canada is picking up the physicality, as it still leads the shots 5-2 over halfway through the first period.
8:21 a.m.: GOAL! Matt Boldy strikes first with a dirty move to put the U.S. up 1-0 on the team’s first official shot of the game.
THE USA STRIKES FIRST. MATT BOLDY PUTS THE AMERICANS ON THE BOARD. ‼️ pic.twitter.com/oO5Am72qa7
8:20 a.m.: Tom Wilson delivered a big hit on Dylan Larkin, sending the U.S. forward to the ground behind his own net.
8:18 a.m.: Canada has the shots advantage so far, 2-0, but the USA looks faster. Both teams have been physical and chippy so far.
8:13 a.m.: An exciting start to this game, as USA has extended pressure but Canada gets a good chance on the other end.
8:11 a.m.: We are underway to decide a gold medal!
8:05 a.m.: We are moments away from puck drop in Milan-Cortina, with the gold medal on the line.
7:55 a.m.: It’ll be Connor Hellebuyck in net for the USA going against Jordan Binnington — the same two goalies that met in the 4 Nations Face-Off final. Neither goaltender has lost a game so far in these Olympics, with Hellebuyck sporting a dazzling 1.23 GAA and a .947 save percentage. Meanwhile, Binnington has put forth strong numbers himself with 1.74 GAA and a .914 save percentage.
7:50 a.m.: It’s largely a pro-Canadian crowd in Milan, as the Americans come out to a rain of boos from the fans at Santagiulia Arena.
Crowd is still filling in but so far looking like more of a pro-Canada crowd here at Santagiulia Arena. Team USA was greeted for warmups by loud boos. pic.twitter.com/7x2Ux51EJG
7:40 a.m.: Today is the 46th anniversary of Team USA’s upset over the Soviet Union in 1980, as the United States is hoping to channel that magic in the gold medal game.
46 years later to the day… another historic opportunity for USA men’s hockey. 👀
USA v. Canada. Gold medal on the line. 8:00am ET on NBC & Peacock. pic.twitter.com/8tAeVmVhvR
7:20 a.m.: The United States is also going with the same lineup as they had in the semifinals, with no changes.
Last set of lines dropping now. 🇺🇸 #WinterOlympics pic.twitter.com/dCDfcRhQ0M
7:05 a.m.: Sidney Crosby is scratched for today’s game as he’s dealt with an injury for the past few games. Canada is going with the same lineup as it had in the semifinals.
Last look. 🇨🇦
Trios et duos pour ce dernier affrontement. 🇨🇦#MilanoCortina2026 pic.twitter.com/YsWWOYBQko
MORE OLYMPIC HOCKEY NEWS:
The men’s ice hockey gold medal game between the United States and Canada will take place at 8:10 a.m. ET on Sunday, February 22 from Milano Santiguilia IHO Arena. It will be the final event of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
NBC will be broadcasting the game in the United States, while CBS will have the game in Canada. Those looking for a live stream can use Peacock or CBC Gem.
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Daniel Chavkin is a Digital Content Producer for The Sporting News. A 2018 graduate from the University of Maryland, he has previously written for Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports and NFLTradeRumors.com.