Womens Hockey Usa: Knight ties record, Keller nets overtime gold for U.S.

MILAN — The womens hockey usa squad staged a dramatic late comeback and won Olympic gold in overtime after Hilary Knight tied the gold-medal game with about two minutes remaining and Megan Keller scored early in the extra period to deliver a 2-1 victory over Canada. The win matters now because it snapped a run of near-perfection into a single, defining international triumph and left Knight with the U. S. career scoring mark.

Womens Hockey Usa comeback sealed

With the Americans having pulled their goalie in a final push and the clock winding down, Knight redirected a shot from Edwards past Canada’s goaltender to level the game and send the contest to overtime. The tying goal came in the waning minutes of regulation and provided the momentum that the U. S. carried into extra time.

Keller finishes in overtime

Just over four minutes into overtime, Megan Keller scored the game-winner. Taylor Heise initiated the decisive sequence by catching the Canadians in an ill-timed line change and sending a length-of-the-ice pass to Keller. Keller juked a defender, created space in front of the net and lashed the puck through the legs of the goaltender for the decisive goal.

Knight’s milestone and team dominance

Knight’s late equalizer had added significance: she had been tied with other Americans on 14 career Olympic goals and now holds the U. S. record outright. The goal and the gold medal came in what is expected to be the final Olympic game of her career.

The Americans entered the final having dominated earlier rounds, outscoring their first six opponents by a combined 31-1 and completing a run of not giving up a goal for 16 consecutive periods. That sustained dominance framed the comeback as both an individual milestone and the capstone of a deep tournament run.

Reactions and what comes next

Canada’s goaltender said, “Everything happens so fast. On the shots you never quite know where it goes and it squeaked in. I’ll see that one for a long time. ” Knight reflected on the team’s mindset: “There was no way we were losing this game. That’s all. Simple as that. We had some awesome heavy hitters on the ice. I knew we were going to get possession, so I just had to find a place in front of the net. ” Teammates emphasized the group dynamic, with one veteran noting the locker-room chemistry and willingness to embrace any role.

The result strengthens arguments that this roster ranks among the best the country has produced, given the dominant pre-final stretch and the resilience shown under pressure. If the core of this group remains intact, their tournament performance is an observable indicator of continued competitiveness at the highest level.

Key takeaways

• Team USA overcame a late deficit to win Olympic gold in overtime, 2-1.
• Hilary Knight tied the game late and now holds the U. S. Olympic scoring record.
• Megan Keller scored the overtime game-winner after a length-of-the-ice setup by Taylor Heise.