Feb. 22, 2026 ~ In a dramatic finish worthy of Olympic history, the U.S. men’s hockey team defeated arch rival Canada 2–1 in overtime to claim the gold medal at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games, the team’s first Olympic title in 46 years and only its third ever. The victory, sealed by an electrifying overtime goal from Jack Hughes, came on a date long etched in American hockey lore: February 22, the anniversary of the famed 1980 “Miracle on Ice.” Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 22: Matt Boldy #12 of Team United States celebrates after scoring a goal in the first period during the Men's Gold Medal match between Canada and the United States on day 16 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on February 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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