Good morning. No, it was not a dream. This really happened. What a win for Team USA, Jack Hughes and the New Jersey Devils.
Of course, Jack leading the United States over Canada is historic for hockey in the United States. However, the devils also needed it. There is now a ray of hope in a disappointing 2025-26. Their superstar created history by winning an Olympic gold medal on this side of the border for the first time since 1980.
It was an incredible moment for the player who probably needed it most.
The link explains how he scored the golden goal and why Jack Hughes silenced his critics.
Elsewhere, Canada is making some excuses after silver medal, Vincent Trocheck’s trade value and more.
Let’s do that hockey.
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New Jersey Hockey Now: Jack Hughes scores the golden goal to lead Team USA past Canada in overtime, eliminating men’s ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
After carving his name into history, Jack Hughes silenced his critics, and showed everyone why he is one of the best hockey players in the world.
📺 Devils Rink Report: And after all that, Jack Hahn explains on the latest Devils Rink Report why it was so important for Hughes to go to the Olympics, despite the optics, and why it’s a plus for New Jersey.
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NHL Trade Talk, News and National Hockey Now
How good was this moment? Throughout the USA gold medal celebration, the team made sure the late Johnny Gaudreau was not forgotten. Not much else to say about it, just enjoy:
Jack Hughes celebrating with FBI Director Kash Patel in the locker room and Donald Trump immediately got on the horn to talk to Team USA and extend an invitation to the White House for Tuesday. Here is the call:
The Athletic ($): While it’s not the Miracle on Ice of the 1980s, Team USA’s win over Canada shows times have changed. Still, hockey is not in crisis in Canada. More about why.
Canada is heartbroken. You can see it on their faces as they accept their silver medal and a plush doll. However, some comments from leaf wearers definitely appear to be coping mechanisms.
Forever Blueshirts: Team USA Bill Guerin faced a lot of criticism for his roster decisions. Now no one can question him. One of those decisions was to bring in forward Vincent Trocheck to the New York Rangers, who played a key role in earning the gold. Pat Pickens explains how the Olympics increased Trocheck’s trade value.
PITTSBURGH HOCKEY NOW: This is how the Pittsburgh Penguins reacted to Sidney Crosby’s absence, USA’s win and Canada’s loss on Sunday.
San Jose Hockey Now: Why San Jose Sharks star Maclin Celebrini had no Olympic memorabilia, despite silver.
Detroit Hockey Now: Dylan Larkin leaves his mark on Team USA’s success. Here’s how important the Detroit Red Wings captain was on their way to the gold medal.
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