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Jack Hughes was overcome withAmerican prideas his goal gave Team USA the gold medal in men’s ice hockey in overtime against Canada on Sunday.
Hughes buried one behind Canadian goaltender Jordan Binnington, giving the Americans their first gold medal in the sport since 1980 – which was won by the “Miracle on Ice” team that upset the Soviet Union 46 years to the day Team USA defeated Canada.
Jack Hughes celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal to defeat Canada at the Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb.22, 2026.(Amber Searls/Imagn Images)
“This is all about our country right now.I love the USA.I love my teammates.It’s unbelievable.The U.S.are a hockey brotherhood.It’s so strong and we had so much support from ex-players.I’m so proud to be American today,” Hughes told NBC while missing a few teeth.
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Jack Hughes celebrates with the national flag after scoring the overtime goal to win gold on Feb.22, 2026.(Reuters/Alessandro Garofalo)
He gaveTeam USA goaltender Connor Hellebuyckhis flowers too.Hellebuyck had 40 saves.
“Unbelievable game by Hellebuyck,” Hughes said.“He was our best player tonight by a mile.Unbelievable game.Unreal game by our team.It’s just a ballsy, gutsy win.That’s American hockey right there.That’s a great Canadian team, but we’re USA.We’re so proud to be American.Tonight was all for the country.”
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�fired up” to represent the Stars and Stripes at the Olympics.
Now, he can call himself a gold medalist.
Jack Hughes, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against Canada in overtime at the Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb.22, 2026.(AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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The revenge win comes more than a year afterCanada defeated the U.S.in overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off.The intensity of that tournament set the stage for Sunday’s game between the two teams.
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