Against arch-rival Canada, Team USA women’s hockey rallied for a win to earn the gold medal at the 2026 Olympics. The Americans trailed for most the game, but a record-breaking goal from Hilary Knight tied the game at 1-1 with just over two minutes remaining in regulation.
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With the game in overtime, it took an incredible goal to end it.
Megan Keller sped down the left side of the ice, beat a Canadian defenseman through the legs with a move across the middle and chipped a shot past the goaltender.
The goal gave Team USA women’s hockey its first gold medal since 2018.
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USA women’s hockey vs Canada in gold medal game at 2026 Olympics
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics – Ice Hockey – Women’s Gold Medal Game – United States vs Canada – Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy – February 19, 2026. Ella Shelton of Canada in action with Aerin Frankel and Laila Edwards of United States
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USA women’s hockey vs Canada in gold medal game at 2026 Olympics
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics – Ice Hockey – Women’s Gold Medal Game – United States vs Canada – Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy – February 19, 2026. Ella Shelton of Canada in action with Aerin Frankel and Laila Edwards of United States
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Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics – Ice Hockey – Women’s Gold Medal Game – United States vs Canada – Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy – February 19, 2026. Jocelyne Larocque of Canada in action with Abbey Murphy of United States
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USA women’s hockey vs Canada in gold medal game at 2026 Olympics
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics – Ice Hockey – Women’s Gold Medal Game – United States vs Canada – Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy – February 19, 2026. Brianne Jenner of Canada in action with Aerin Frankel of United States
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USA women’s hockey vs Canada in gold medal game at 2026 Olympics
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics – Ice Hockey – Women’s Gold Medal Game – United States vs Canada – Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy – February 19, 2026. Julia Gosling of Canada in action
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USA women’s hockey vs Canada in gold medal game at 2026 Olympics
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics – Ice Hockey – Women’s Gold Medal Game – United States vs Canada – Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy – February 19, 2026. Aerin Frankel of United States makes a save
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USA women’s hockey vs Canada in gold medal game at 2026 Olympics
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics – Ice Hockey – Women’s Gold Medal Game – United States vs Canada – Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy – February 19, 2026. Claire Thompson of Canada in action with Abbey Murphy of United States
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USA women’s hockey vs Canada in gold medal game at 2026 Olympics
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics – Ice Hockey – Women’s Gold Medal Game – United States vs Canada – Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy – February 19, 2026. Ann-Renee Desbiens of Canada in action
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USA women’s hockey vs Canada in gold medal game at 2026 Olympics
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics – Ice Hockey – Women’s Gold Medal Game – United States vs Canada – Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy – February 19, 2026. Ann-Renee Desbiens of Canada makes a save
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USA women’s hockey vs Canada in gold medal game at 2026 Olympics
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics – Ice Hockey – Women’s Gold Medal Game – United States vs Canada – Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy – February 19, 2026. Alex Carpenter of United States in action with Renata Fast of Canada
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USA women’s hockey vs Canada in gold medal game at 2026 Olympics
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics – Ice Hockey – Women’s Gold Medal Game – United States vs Canada – Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy – February 19, 2026. Players of United States huddle up before the game.
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USA women’s hockey vs Canada in gold medal game at 2026 Olympics
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics – Ice Hockey – Women’s Gold Medal Game – United States vs Canada – Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy – February 19, 2026. Blayre Turnbull of Canada high fives fans before the match.
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USA women’s hockey vs Canada in gold medal game at 2026 Olympics
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics – Ice Hockey – Women’s Gold Medal Game – United States vs Canada – Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy – February 19, 2026. Gwyneth Philips of United States enters the ice before the game.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Megan Keller goal gives USA women’s hockey gold medal over Canada
