Hilary Knight ties U.S. scoring records with late equalizer as Megan Keller’s OT goal wins U.S. women’s hockey Olympic gold
hilary knight deflected a shot late in regulation to tie the Olympic gold-medal game, becoming the United States’ all-time leader in goals and points, and four minutes, seven seconds into overtime Megan Keller scored the winner to give the U. S. a 2-1 victory over Canada.
What happened and what’s new
The gold-medal final ended 2-1 in overtime after a comeback that culminated on Feb. 19 at the Milano Cortina Olympic tournament. Canada opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal, ending a U. S. shutout streak that had lasted three hours, 52 minutes and seven seconds. With the Americans trailing late in the third period and having pulled their goalie, hilary knight deflected a wrister with 2: 04 remaining to even the score and force extra time.
In overtime, Megan Keller executed a move that produced the game-winning goal four minutes and seven seconds into the period, handing the United States the gold medal. After three periods, shots on net were 29-28 in favor of Canada. The victory marks the U. S. women’s third Olympic gold in the sport, listed alongside earlier golds in 1998 and 2018, and is the team’s second gold in the last eight years.
The equalizing play credited hilary knight with career totals that make her the U. S. all-time leader: 15 goals and 33 points. The equalizer was assisted by Laila Edwards, identified as the first Black Olympian for Team USA and noted as being barely 22 years old. Knight is 36 and the game was described in context as her fifth Olympics; she has characterized this edition as her final one.
Hilary Knight's milestone and the winning sequence
Confirmed details show a dramatic finish: a late pulled-goalie situation, a deflection by Hilary Knight that tied the game, and an overtime winner by Megan Keller that sealed the gold. Commemorative page prints celebrating the on-ice celebration and Knight’s milestone are being offered on art paper in multiple sizes, with prices starting at $29 plus shipping and handling.
- Final score: 2-1, overtime.
- Key moments: hilary knight deflection at 2: 04 remaining in the third; Megan Keller goal at 4: 07 of overtime.
- Milestones: Knight now credited with 15 goals and 33 points as U. S. career highs.
- Notable assists: Laila Edwards assisted on the tying goal.
What we still don’t know
- Whether Hilary Knight will make a formal retirement announcement following what she described as her final Olympics.
- Full distribution details and inventory status for commemorative page prints beyond starting price and format.
- Any formal statements from team leadership or governing bodies about legacy plans tied to the victory.
- Longer-term plans for players highlighted in the tournament, including how this result will affect selections or professional commitments.
What happens next
- Formal retirement announcement: Trigger — Hilary Knight issues a public statement confirming retirement; effect — ceremonial recognition and legacy coverage follow.
- Merchandise momentum: Trigger — strong early sales of commemorative prints; effect — expanded product runs and additional memorabilia offerings.
- Rising-profile teammates: Trigger — increased attention on younger contributors such as Laila Edwards; effect — greater visibility and potential sponsorship or development opportunities.
- Sporting legacy conversations: Trigger — organizers or national bodies highlight the victory as part of program growth; effect — policy and funding discussions tied to women’s hockey development.
Why it matters
The game combines an on-ice result with individual milestones that will shape legacy narratives for players and the program. For fans and collectors, the match provides a focal point for memorabilia and celebration timed for gift seasons. On a human level, the assist by a young, trailblazing teammate underscores ongoing shifts in representation within the team. Near term, the victory restores the gold medal to the United States and delivers a dramatic final for the tournament; for participants it creates immediate choices about career steps, recognition and how the moment will be memorialized.
