In a tense Olympic gold-medal showdown in Milan, the United States beat Canada 2-1 in overtime, ending a 46-year drought since the famous 1980 “Miracle on Ice.”
The hero was Jack Hughes, who buried the game-winner just 1 minute and 41 seconds into overtime, sealing America’s third men’s Olympic hockey title.
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Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was the backbone of the win, turning aside 41 of 42 shots as Canada controlled long stretches of the game.
A FIRST: Team USA Won the Gold Medal in Both Men’s and Women’s Hockey in the Same Year!
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