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Keller’s OT Winner Lifts U.S. Over Canada for Olympic Women’s Hockey Gold

The victory gives the U.S. a third title in a rivalry that has produced every Olympic champion since 1998.

Overview

  • Megan Keller scored 4:07 into 3-on-3 overtime to secure a 2-1 win at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
  • Captain Hilary Knight tied the game with 2:04 remaining and set U.S. Olympic records for goals (15) and points (33).
  • Canada led from a short-handed goal by Kristin O’Neill early in the second period before the late U.S. comeback.
  • The Americans completed a perfect 7-0 tournament, allowing just two goals overall, as Aerin Frankel made 30 saves in the final.
  • Switzerland captured bronze with Alina Müller’s overtime goal in a 2-1 win over Sweden.