The United States men's hockey team made history during the 2026 Winter Olympics when they beat Canada 2-1 sudden-death overtime victory, winning gold for just the second time in the nation's history. NHL star Jack Hughes - who had multiple teeth knocked out during the game - scored the game-winning goal during the February 2026 face-off. "This is all about our country right now," Hughes told NBC Sports' Kathryn Tappen after the win. "I love the USA. I love my teammates. It's unbelievable. The USA hockey brotherhood is so strong. We had so much support from ex-players.