US and Canada Battle for Hockey Gold as Winter Olympics Conclude

The USA and Canada face off in the men's ice hockey gold medal final as the 2026 Winter Olympics conclude in Milano Cortina.This historic matchup features the return of NHL stars to the Olympic stage for the first time in twelve years, including Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby.The American delegation finished the Games with 32 medals and 11 golds, placing second in the overall standings behind Norway which earned 40 medals.Following a gold medal victory by the American women's hockey team, the closing ceremony at the Arena di Verona marks the transition to the 2030 Games in France.