The Milan Cortina Games is the first time that the U.S. has won gold in men's hockey at an Olympics where NHL players were competing. The Stars and Stripes finished with a perfect 6-0 record in the tournament and outscored their opponents 26-9.

In the most patriotic moment U.S. hockey has seen since the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980, Jack Hughes scored the golden goal in overtime, taking the win over rival Canada during the 2026 Winter Olympics.

MILAN, Feb 22 (Reuters) - The United States ended a nearly half-century wait ⁠for ⁠Olympic men's ice hockey gold with a 2-1 overtime ⁠victory against Canada in a thrilling final on Sunday, with Jack Hughes delivering their third title and first since 1980 ​with the winning shot.

The United States had to survive an incredible onslaught from Canada in the third period to earn the gold on Sunday

Connor McDavid receives an award after losing out to the United States in the final of ice hockey at Milan 2026.

When is USA v Canada in Winter Olympics ice hockey final? Start time, TV channel and how to watch gold medal match - It promises to be a great watch after the women’s teams met in their final

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.

The United States claimed Olympic ice hockey gold with a stunning 2-1 overtime triumph over big rivals Canada in the final medal event of the Milan/Cortina Games. Jack Hughes struck 1 minutes 41 seconds into the 3 v 3 players overtime period on the 46th anniversary of their famous victory over the Soviet Union which is remembered as "the miracle on ice" and paved the way to their previous title in 1980.

Few are more synonymous with Olympic hockey than Mike Eruzione. The Sporting News caught up with the American sports hero to discuss the impending gold medal game between the Americans and their archrivals.