Jack Hughes and Hilary Knight Lead USA to Double Olympic Gold

USA men's and women's ice hockey teams captured gold after defeating Canada in overtime at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.Jack Hughes scored the men’s golden goal to end a 46-year title drought, while Hilary Knight and Megan Keller secured the women’s victory.The players dedicated these historic wins to the late Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau as the USA achieved a record 12 gold medals.The victory marked the first time the American men won gold on foreign soil while the women defended their elite standing.