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What happened in the 2026 Women’s Olympic Hockey Final?
Team USA, led by Boston Fleet’s Megan Keller, defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the gold medal on February 20, 2026.
Who scored the winning goal for Team USA?
Boston’s own Megan Keller, captain of the Boston Fleet, scored the decisive overtime goal for Team USA against Canada.
When and where was the 2026 Women’s Olympic Hockey Gold Medal Game?
The game took place on February 20, 2026, at the Milano Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena as part of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
How many Olympic gold medals does Megan Keller now have?
This victory marks Megan Keller’s second career Olympic gold medal, adding to her 2018 PyeongChang gold.
Boston Fleet captain Megan Keller secured an Olympic gold medal for Team USA in women’s hockey on February 20, 2026, with a thrilling overtime goal against Canada. This marks Keller’s second career Olympic gold. The U.S. team remained undefeated throughout the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics tournament.
Boston Fleet’s Megan Keller Secures Olympic Gold for Team USA in Thrilling Hockey Final
Boston Fleet captain Megan Keller led Team USA to an Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey on February 20, 2026, scoring the decisive overtime goal against rival Canada. This victory marks Keller’s second career Olympic gold medal.
How Team USA Secured Victory in the Gold Medal Match
The highly anticipated gold medal game, held at the Milano Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena as part of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, saw Team USA triumph over Canada with a 2-1 overtime score. Canada initially took a 1-0 lead in the second period after a shorthanded goal from Kristin O’Neill. With just over two minutes remaining in regulation, Team USA captain Hilary Knight tied the game at 1-1, establishing new U.S. Olympic records for both career goals and points.
The game proceeded to a 3-on-3 overtime session, where Keller ultimately delivered the golden goal. Approximately four minutes and seven seconds into the extra period, Keller received a long pass from Taylor Heise, skillfully navigated past Canadian defender Claire Thompson, and sent a backhanded shot past goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens to seal the victory. The United States remained undefeated throughout the tournament, conceding only two goals across the entire competition.
Keller’s Olympic History and Boston Fleet Leadership
This achievement represents Keller’s second Olympic gold medal, adding to her victory in 2018 at the PyeongChang Games. She also earned a silver medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, making this her third Olympic appearance. Keller, a prominent defender, is the current captain of the Boston Fleet in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) for the 2025-26 season. She assumed the captaincy in November 2025, having previously served as an alternate captain. Keller expressed that the victorious squad was a truly exceptional team of which she was proud to be a part.
Megan Keller’s Professional Journey and Collegiate Success
Keller’s professional career with the Boston Fleet began when she was one of the franchise’s initial three signings in 2023. Before her professional tenure, she had a distinguished collegiate career at Boston College from 2014 to 2019, where she set program records for goals, assists, and points among defenders. Her consistent performance has also made her a staple of the U.S. Women’s National Team, participating in numerous International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championships.
Summary of Olympic Women’s Hockey Gold Medal Game
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | 2026 Winter Olympics Women’s Ice Hockey Final |
| Date | February 20, 2026 |
| Host City/Olympics | Milan, Italy (Milan-Cortina 2026) |
| Teams | United States vs. Canada |
| Final Score | United States 2, Canada 1 (Overtime) |
| Winning Goal Scorer | Megan Keller |
| Game-tying Goal Scorer | Hilary Knight |
| Megan Keller’s Olympic Gold Medals | 2 (2018, 2026) |
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