USA v Canada, Score, Highlights, Team USA wins the 2026 Men's Hockey Gold Medal Games
The men's ice hockey gold medal game between Team USA and Team Canada is the marquee finale of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, taking place on Sunday, February 22, 2026 — the last full day of competition before the closing ceremony.
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What time is the USA vs Canada Men's Hockey Gold Medal Game Today
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Time:Local (Milan, Italy): 2:10 p.m. CET
Eastern Time (USA/Canada): 8:10 a.m. ET
Venue: Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy
USA v Canada Live Updats, Score, Highlights, USA beat Canada to win the Men's Hockey Gold Medal Game.
Teams 1 2 3 T
USA 1 0 0 1
Canada 1 0 0 1
USA beats Canada in OT to win first men's hockey gold medal since 1980
First goal wins a gold medal. Jordan Binnington robs the USA early.
Team USA scores the crucial overtime goal to seal the win after a thrilling, instant-classic gold medal game.
Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 on Sunday, Feb. 22 when Jack Hughes scored in overtime.
The win happened 46 years to the day after the USA upset the Soviet Union at the 1980 Olympics on the way to the Americans’ last gold medal.
Matt Boldy scored in the first period for the USA, splitting the defensive pair of Cale Makar and Devon Toews. Makar tied it for Canada late in the second period.
Matthews, Boldy and Hughes on the ice for Team USA
Auston Matthews, Matt Boldy and Quinn Hughes will start the 3-on-3 sudden death overtime for Team USA.
Overtime is underway in gold medal game - agains last 20 mints Battle for 3-on-3
Canada outshooting USA 41-26 - RED'S ready to challenge Hellebuyck
Looking at the shots on goal, you’d be excused for wondering how this game is tied at 1-1 and going to overtime. Canada has 41 shots to USA’s 26 after three periods.
Another OT win for Canada over the USA in 4 Nations Face-Off last year
CNN - Just over a year ago, Canada defeated Team USA 3-2 in overtime to win the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off Championship game in Boston.
Canadian Connor McDavid scored the game winning goal. McDavid is in his 11th NHL season, but this is his first Olympics.
When Happened Last time when US vs Canada gon in OverTime in Olympics?
The 2010 gold medal game between the USA and Canada also went to overtime – that time, it was after a 2-2 draw following 60 minutes of action.
Sidney Crosby was the hero who stepped up that time around for Gold Medal Game but Canada is without its captain fantastic this time around.
USA vs Canada gold medal game score - Now OverTime
USA and Canada are tied 1-1 in the regular 60 mints period of a game.
How does Olympic overtime hockey work?
Overtime in a gold medal game is a little different.
Teams will play 3-on-3 sudden death hockey for 20 minutes with the next goal – fittingly called the golden goal – winning this final.
Olympic Hockey Sudden-Death-OverTime
The U.S. and Canada will go to an extra period tied at 2-2 after three.
Under Olympic rules, the two teams will play 3-on-3 to decide the winner.
The gold medal game is going to overtime!
And that’s it for the third period and we are heading to sudden-death overtime!
The USA and Canada are 1-1 through 60 minutes. Now it gets even more intense, if that’s possible.
Regular Time is Over - 60 Mint is not Enough for Gold Medal Game..
Celebrini misses in front of the net in the Last Mint
Canada had an opportunity to score on the power play with Macklin Celebrini getting the puck in front of the net. However, he fired wide of Connor Hellebuyck and the U.S. will kill Canada’s one-minute power play advantage.
Jack Hughes called for high-sticking, creating 4-on-4 play
Crucial penalty on USA changes the game
Team USA’s Jack Hughes picks up a penalty and the power-play advantage for the US is snuffed out as he goes into the box.
After no goals in the short 4-on-4 period, it’s a Canadian power play that on which they’ll look to score the winner.
A massive moment as USA gets a 4-minute power play - 4 mints LEFT
A double-minor high sticking penalty from Canada’s Sam Bennett will give Team USA a four-minute power play after Jack Hughes is bloodied.
Referees miss too many men on the ice penalty on Team USA
Canada fans will complain that the U.S. should have been called for too many men on the ice during a line change. NBC’s replay showed Team USA had seven players on the ice while Jack Hughes handled the puck along the boards.
Hellebuyck saves yet another shot and US gets a lucky break
Hellebuyck will not let down.
Canada has 39 shots on goal and it seems like the puck is constantly in Team USA’s territory, but Hellebuyck hasn’t let any of these close shots slide.
Nathan MacKinnon misses huge chance for Canada
How many chances are Canada going to pass up on here?
This time it’s Nathan MacKinnon who misses the chance to put Canada in front.
He’s got a wide open net to shoot at and he misses the goal. It’s a great opportunity but, uncharacteristically, MacKinnon wastes it.
USA vs Canada score update - 8 mints LEFT
Canada has outshot USA 27-9 since the start of the second period. Still 1-1
10 mints to Go for Gold Medal
Where is Team-USA Offense: Connor Hellebuyck with two outstanding saves
Connor Hellebuyck stones another scoring chance for Canada, denying Macklin Celebrini on a breakaway.
Canada Missed a chance by Macklin Celebrini - 13 mints Left
Canada fans surely can’t believe what they are seeing.
This time, it’s Macklin Celebrini who has the chance for Canada with the teenager breaking away to go one-on-one with Connor Hellebuyck.
Canada agains Missed a chance by No. 17 Macklin Celebrini, Despite a aLone in the Field
Canada with 28-16 shot advantage going into 3rd - 15 mints Left
Canada battered U.S. goalie Connor Hellebuyck in that second period, giving them a 28-16 advantage in shots going into the third period.
Red's Misses a Golden Chance: Devon Toews Miraclouse SAVE by USA'Hellebuyck
Devon Toews had the chance to tuck the puck into what looked like a wide open net, but somehow Hellebuyck pulled out the save of a lifetime.
3rd & Final Period Stars - Last 20 Mints Battle, Who's Ends Up with GOLD
Make some popcorn, grab yourself a drink and get nice and comfy because you do not want to miss these next 20 minutes.
It’s 1-1 in the men’s gold medal game and the third period is underway now.
Tempers flare as 2nd period ends - 1-1 tied
Brock Faber nearly gave Team USA the lead back before the second period ended, hitting the post with a shot.
As the period ended, Brad Marchand and Matt Boldy mixed it up in front of the USA bench. USA’s Charlie McAvoy and Vincent Trocheck tussled with Canada’s Drew Doughty and Sam Bennett as well.
USA had a Chance
A shot from Brock Faber just ricocheted off the cross bar, bouncing between the posts and flying out in a lucky strike for Canada’s goalie Jordan Binnington.
Canada's pressure pays off
Canada has been absolutely dominating this game and it felt like a matter of time before someone found the back of the net.
Now that Cole Makar has and knotted scored, feels like US needs to get attacking a little bit.
USA defense exhausted, Canada takes advantage
The Americans just can’t seem to get the puck out of their own territory, overworking goalie Connor Hellebuyck. Canada has had 24 shots on goal thus far, giving Hellebuyck a serious workout.
It's 1-1! Canada levels through Cale Makar
From CNN's Thomas Schlachter
Cale Makar ties the game for Canada as Connor Hellebuyck is finally beaten.
It needed to take something special to beat the US goalie and that placement from Makar could not be more perfect.
Huge penalty kill by USA in 2nd Half
Entering Sunday's gold-medal game, Team USA had not conceded a power play goal to opponents (15-for-15).
That streak was in danger of ending after the Americans were called for back-to-back penalties — Jake Guentzel was penalized for holding at 9:27 and Charlie McAvoy was called for hooking at 9:55— giving the Canadians a 5-on-3 advantage. Big saves by Connor Hellebuyck and good clears by the USA.
The goalies are putting on a clinic early in this period.
Team USA’s netminder, Connor Hellebuyck, has been tested repeatedly and has answered every call. He’s come up with several huge saves, holding firm to protect his team’s lead.
At the other end, Jordan Binnington isn’t blinking either. Canada’s goaltender has stayed sharp, turning aside chances to keep his side within striking distance, down by just one.
Binnington with the save.
Dangerous giveaway from Team Canada, and Brock Nelson had a great look.
USA striking first with Boldy! Early lead in the gold medal showdown let's keep it rolling and bring that gold home!
Start Of 2nd Period:
USA 1, Canada 0
Canada 0–1 USA (1st Period)
USA leads at the break after scoring on 1 of 8 shots (12.5%), while Canada is 0-for-8.
Shots are even at 8–8, but the Americans hold the edge in faceoffs (57.9% to 42.1%).
Canada has one penalty (2 PIM) but successfully killed it. Goalies: USA 8/8 saves (100%), Canada 7/8 (87.5%).
End Of First Period: USA 1, Canada 0
Sidney Crosby’s Olympic run ends in heartbreak, sidelined for the gold-medal clash vs. USA with a lower-body injury. 💔
The 2010 Golden Goal hero leaves another lasting mark on Team Canada. Now it’s on Connor McDavid and the next generation to step up. 🇨🇦
First Period: USA 1, Canada 0
The United States has generated a few solid chances, but they’ve been overly cautious, hesitating instead of putting pucks on net.
First Period: USA 1, Canada 0
GOAL! Matt Boldy strikes first with a dirty move to put the U.S. up 1-0 on the team's first official shot of the game
First Period: USA 0, Canada 0
The puck has dropped on one of the most anticipated hockey showdowns in years. For decades, the United States trailed Canada on the ice, but that gap has nearly vanished. Closing that final sliver may prove the toughest challenge yet. This is arguably the strongest roster the Americans have ever assembled. At the same time, Canada has iced one of the most gifted teams in its storied history—and that’s saying something.
Key Viewing Tips
Start Early: Coverage begins ~30–60 minutes before puck drop with pre-game analysis.
Overtime/Shootout: If tied after regulation + 5-on-3 OT, it goes to a shootout — full game could run 2.5–3+ hours.
Live Updates: Follow @sadaqat1110
on X for real-time reactions, or check ESPN, TSN, and NHL.com for scores and clips.
This USA-Canada rivalry game is expected to be intense, high-skill, and possibly overtime-bound — a perfect cap to the NHL-return Olympics.
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