Women’s Gold Medal Game: USA vs. Canada
Final Score: USA 2, Canada 1 (OT)
In the eighth Olympic final meeting between these two titans, the United States reclaimed gold in a thrilling come-from-behind victory. For much of the game, it looked as though Canada’s defensive grit would carry them to another title.
The Breakthrough: After a scoreless first period, Canada’s Kristin O’Neill broke the deadlock just 54 seconds into the second frame with a clinical short-handed goal.
The Equalizer: With the clock winding down and the U.S. goalie pulled, captain Hilary Knight—playing in her final Olympic Games—tipped in a shot from Laila Edwards with just over two minutes remaining in regulation.
The Golden Goal: At 4:07 into the 3-on-3 overtime period, Megan Keller maneuvered past the Canadian defense and tucked the puck home, securing the third gold medal in U.S. women’s hockey history and ending Canada’s reign.
United States reclaimed gold in Milano Cortina
Women’s Bronze Medal Game: Switzerland vs. Sweden
Final Score: Switzerland 2, Sweden 1 (OT)
History repeated itself in the bronze medal match as Switzerland defeated Sweden to claim their first Olympic medal since 2014. In a poetic twist, the hero of the Sochi Games returned to the spotlight.
Regulation Battle: Sweden took the lead in the second period via a “missile” from Mira Jungaker, but the Swiss responded quickly with an equalizer from Sinja Leemann.
The Hero: Alina Müller, who scored the bronze-clinching goal as a 15-year-old in 2014, did it again. With just 50 seconds left in overtime, Müller fired a laser into the net to ignite a massive Swiss celebration.
