The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. No miracle needed. Jack Hughes scored less than 2 minutes into overtime and the U.S. beat Canada 2-1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday,

The U.S.-Canada showdown on ice came amid raised political tensions between the neighbouring countries.

The United States tasted revenge sweeter than maple syrup as they came from behind to beat defending champions Canada 2-1 to win gold in an overtime thriller in women's ice hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Thursday.

Connor McDavid & Team Canada settle for silver at Milano Cortina 2026 after falling 2-1 in overtime to the United States in the gold-medal game on Sunday at Milano Santigiulia Ice Hockey Arena

This gold medal game, after these Olympics, feels greedy. The NHL’s return to the Winter Games in Italy has gone exactly as expected: mismatches and meltdowns with late-game heroics and early-tournament surprises from a generation of men’s hockey stars who are as proud as they are elite.

Ahead of the gold medal game against Canada, United States head coach Mike Sullivan pointed out the historic potential of Team USA.