Canadians jammed bars that opened at dawn across the nation on Sunday but the United States dealt the team, and the country, a devastating blow in overtime.

The United States and Canada's women's hockey teams have had a long-standing rivalry that is set to reignite at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

United States men's hockey legend Mike Eruzione broke his silence on both the men and women winning gold against Canada.

MILAN (AP) — Canada’s Olympic run in Italy ended with a 2-1 overtime loss to the United States in the men’s hockey final on Sunday. Jack Hughes scored 1:41 into overtime, left alone in the slot during 3-on-3 play as Canada scrambled after surrendering an odd-man break seconds earlier.

This gold medal game, after these Olympics, feels greedy. The NHL’s return to the Winter Games in Italy has gone exactly as expected: mismatches and meltdowns with late-game heroics and early-tournament surprises from a generation of men’s hockey stars who are as proud as they are elite.

Ahead of the gold medal game against Canada, United States head coach Mike Sullivan pointed out the historic potential of Team USA.