At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Team USA won a historic men’s ice hockey gold. They achieved this with a thrilling 2-1 overtime win against Canada. This victory marks the first Olympic hockey gold for the U.S. since the famous “Miracle on Ice” in 1980. Jack Hughes scored the golden goal 1:41 into three-on-three overtime to win the game.

Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s great performance kept the Americans in it. What really defined the moment was the heartfelt tribute to Johnny “Johnny Hockey” Gaudreau. The beloved former NHL star tragically died in 2024, and his No.

The 13 jersey hung in the U.S. locker room during the tournament. Teammates carried it on the ice and brought his family, including his young children, onto the ice for the celebration. They honored his legacy as if he were there in person.