Jack Hughes scored the winner in overtime to help the United States defeat Canada and win gold at the Olympics for the first time since 1980.

Jack Hughes #86 of Team United States celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal to win the gold medals in overtime during the Men's

Team USA are the men’s Olympic champions for the first time since the ‘Miracle on Ice’ in 1980 after Jack Hughes scored a dramatic winner

It's sure to be another classic with both heavyweight teams looking to finish the 2026 Milano Cortina Games with a gold medal

The United States and Canada face off in the men's ice hockey final, vying for a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina on Sunday.

When the puck drops at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, North America’s most intense hockey rivalry will decide the gold medal.

While Canada overcame a slow start to win in the semifinals, the United States men's hockey team raced to a five-goal lead to set up a showdown.

Olympic men’s ice hockey remains the undisputed crown jewel of the Winter Games, a high-stakes theater where national pride is forged on the blade of a skate. Over the last several decades, the tournament has evolved from a battleground

Olympic hockey overtime rules, explained: Why 3-on-3 will determine gold medal game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. With the Olympic gold medal on the line, 60 minutes might not be enough.