In a thrilling final held in Milan, the USA men's hockey team emerged victorious against Canada, securing their Olympic gold medal after 46 years. The match ended 2-1 in overtime, with Jack Hughes scoring the decisive goal at 61:41. This triumph marks the USA's third gold medal in Olympic hockey history, adding to their previous victories in 1960 and 1980. The game started with Matthew Boldy giving the USA an early lead just six minutes into the first period. Canada answered back when Cale Makar equalized towards the end of the second period, setting the stage for an intense final segment. The overtime proved to be a dramatic affair, with Jack Hughes finding the back of the net to clinch the win for the Americans, a noteworthy moment considering his brother Quinn had also scored an overtime goal in the quarterfinal against Sweden. Canada, striving for their tenth gold medal, faced disappointment as they suffered their first Olympic final loss in the NHL era, adding to the significance of this match. With this silver medal, Canada secured their fifth overall in Olympic hockey, marking a 32-year gap since their last gold in Lillehammer. The match's refereeing was led by Rooney from the USA, adding an international dimension to the encounter between these two hockey powerhouses.