Hilary Knight Leads USA to Olympic Gold and Announces Engagement

The USA women's ice hockey team captured the gold medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after a 2-1 overtime victory against Canada.Captain Hilary Knight scored a late regulation equalizer and set a new national record with 33 career points during the championship final.Following the victory, Hilary Knight officially announced her retirement from international play after completing her fifth Olympic appearance.The veteran forward also confirmed her engagement to fellow American Olympic athlete and speedskater Brittany Bowe via social media.