U.S. men's hockey hadn't won Olympic gold since 1980. Then Jack Hughes changed everything.
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Key Points:
- The U.S. men's hockey team won Olympic gold by defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, marking their third Olympic gold and first since 1980.
- Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal 1:41 into overtime, assisted by Zach Werenski, delivering a sudden-death victory in a packed arena dominated by Canadian fans.
- Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was instrumental, making 41 saves and keeping the U.S. in the game despite Canadian pressure and outshooting in the second and third periods.
- The win completed a historic sweep for the U.S. in hockey at these Games, following the women's team's overtime victory over Canada three days earlier.
