The United States wins men's ice hockey gold in Milan – Cortina after an exciting victory over Canada

Milano – The United States men's ice hockey team won the gold medal at the Winter Olympics Milan–Cortina 2026, after defeating their Canadian counterparts 2-1 in overtime in the final match held on Sunday, achieving their first title since 1980 and the third in their Olympic history.
The American victory ended a 46-year wait since the "Miracle on Ice" achievement and gave the United States the last gold medal in this edition of the Games, concluding competitions that witnessed a high level of competition between the two traditional powers in the sport.
The American team opened the scoring through Matt Boldy, before the Canadian team equalized through Kyle McCarr, ending the regular time tied at 1-1. In the overtime period, Jack Hughes succeeded in deciding the match by scoring the winning goal, granting his country a historic title at the expense of the Canadian team, which holds the record for the most Olympic titles in men's ice hockey.
This victory confirms American dominance in the tournament, as the men's team repeated the achievement of the women's team, which also defeated Canada in the final by the same score (2-1) after overtime, reflecting a double dominance of the United States in the main ice hockey competitions in the current Games.
The matchup between the United States and Canada is considered one of the most traditional and exciting rivalries in the history of winter sports, due to the long legacy between the two teams in international and Olympic championships.
With this title, the American team strengthens its position in the Olympic record of the sport and redraws the balance of power in ice hockey on the international stage, enhancing its presence in upcoming major competitions.