http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:30:39 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Olympics/2026/02/22/Jack-Hughes-scores-in-overtime-as-US-beats-Canada-for-gold-at-the-Olympics/stories/20260222139 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Olympics/2026/02/22/Jack-Hughes-scores-in-overtime-as-US-beats-Canada-for-gold-at-the-Olympics/stories/20260222139#comments Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:09:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Olympics/2026/02/22/Jack-Hughes-scores-in-overtime-as-US-beats-Canada-for-gold-at-the-Olympics/stories/20260222139 MILAN, Italy — The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. No miracle needed. The United States celebrates after a sudden-death overtime goal by United States' Jack Hughes (86) against Canada during the men's ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Feb. 22. United States' Jack Hughes (86) challenges with Canada's Jordan Binnington (50). United States goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck (37) uses his stick to block a shot by Canada's Devon Toews (7). United States' Connor Hellebuyck (37) stops a shot attempt by Canada's Macklin Celebrini (17). United States' Connor Hellebuyck (37) knocks the puck out of the air.