U.S. men's hockey honors Johnny Gaudreau after gold medal victory over Canada
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Key Points:
- The United States men's hockey team won the Olympic gold medal by defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime, marking a historic victory 46 years after the 1980 "Miracle on Ice."
- The team honored the late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau by skating with his number 13 jersey during the medal ceremony and team photo, and brought his young children onto the ice to celebrate.
- Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew tragically died in a drunk-driving accident in August 2024, with the driver charged for the crash that occurred the night before their sister's wedding.
- Gaudreau's jersey was displayed in the U.S. team's locker room throughout the Olympics, and his family attended the games to witness the victory.
