Hilary Knight breaks Olympic record with winning goal for Team USA

Team USA women’s hockey captain Hilary Knight’s massive third-period goal that sent the gold medal game against Canada into overtime had historic implications Thursday night in Milan.

Knight became the leading women’s hockey scorer in Olympic history when she put away Julia Edwards’ shot at the blue line with just 2:04 left with the United States having an empty net, to tie the gold medal game at one goal apiece.

Ultimately, Team USA was able to erase the shutout against Canada, and that ultimately worked in their favor.

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Hilary Knight (21) of the United States celebrates with her teammates after scoring a goal in the third period during the women’s gold medal game against Canada at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games on February 19, 2026, in Milan, Italy. (Grégory Shamus/Getty Images)

In overtime, Megan Keller got around a Team Canada defender and fired a backhand towards the net that crossed Ann-Renée Desbiens’ right arm and spilled into the net to win the gold medal.

Knight’s goal broke the American women’s career scoring record while representing the Stars and Stripes, which was previously held by Natalie Darwitz and Katie King. She now has 15 for her career.

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Knight also broke the record for most career Olympic points in Team USA women’s hockey history with her 33rd point, breaking the record previously held by Jenny Potter, who had 11 goals and 21 assists in her career.

This only adds to Knight’s illustrious career for Team USA. The victory in Milan marked his second Olympic gold medal and fifth overall. And yes, it’s yet another Olympic record.

Hilary Knight of the United States celebrates her goal during the women’s gold medal match against Canada at the Milan Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena during the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on February 19, 2026, in Milan, Italy. (RvS.Media/Monika Majer)

Knight, 36, also became the third Olympic hockey player, male or female, to win five career medals.

There’s a reason Knight wears the “C” on his chest, having collected 12 gold medals in his career between the Olympics and the world championships. She scored 81 goals and 70 assists throughout her long career.

Back home, Knight’s PWHL resume includes tying for the league lead in points during the 2024-25 campaign with 29 while playing for the Boston Fleet.

Hilary Knight of the United States during the second period of a women’s playoff semifinal game against Sweden at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games on February 16, 2026, in Milan, Italy. (Grégory Shamus/Getty Images)

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And in the Seattle Torrent’s first-ever season this year, she’s tied for sixth in the league with seven assists.

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