Connor Mcdavid named Olympics MVP as USA wins gold in overtime
Connor Mcdavid was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament even as Team Canada left Milan with the silver medal after a 2-1 overtime loss to the United States. The award capped a tournament in which McDavid set a new NHL-player Olympic scoring mark with 13 points.
Mcdavid’s record-setting tournament
McDavid finished the tournament with 13 points—two goals and 11 assists—setting a record for an NHL player at the Olympics and surpassing the 11 points shared by Finland’s Teemu Selanne and Saku Koivu in 2006. He is a three-time Hart Trophy winner as the NHL’s MVP and had entered the Olympics on the heels of being named playoff MVP in the NHL in 2024 while falling short to the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.
Gold medal game decided in sudden death
The Olympic gold medal game ended in overtime when Jack Hughes scored the golden goal at 1: 41 for a 2-1 United States victory. The match’s first period featured Jack Eichel #9 of Team United States and Nathan MacKinnon #29 of Team Canada facing off; the game took place on day 16 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
USA goaltender and defender earn individual honors
The United States collected individual awards beyond the gold medal. Connor Hellebuyck was honored as the tournament’s best goalkeeper, and Quinn Hughes was recognized as the tournament’s best defender.
McDavid’s tournament build-up and key moments
McDavid had been expected to play a central role after scoring the overtime goal in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, and his 13-point total reflected that production. His official listing among the tournament’s top players appears under the designation “Connor McDavid, Canada Tournament Directorate Three Best Players” in the tournament material provided.
Photographs and scene details from Milan
Images from the gold medal match emphasized the Canada–United States rivalry: captions note Jack Eichel #9 and Nathan MacKinnon #29 facing off during the first period of the Men’s Gold Medal match on Feb. 22, 2026 at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.
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It is unclear in the provided context what events or ceremonies are scheduled next following the tournament awards and the conclusion of the Milano Cortina competition.
