Hilary Knight breaks Olympic record with winning goal for Team USA

Team USA women’s hockey captain Hilary Knight’s huge third-period goal that sent the gold medal game against Canada into overtime in Milan on Thursday night had historic consequences.

Knight became the greatest women’s hockey player in Olympic history when she fired a shot at the blue line from Julia Edwards with just 2:04 left on the clock, creating an empty net for the USA and tying the gold medal match at one goal apiece.

In the end, Team USA was able to close out the match against Canada, which ultimately worked in their favor.

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In overtime, Megan Keller won the gold medal with a backhand shot that went around a Team Canada defender and passed through Ann-Renée Desbiens’ right arm and into the net.

Knight’s goal also broke the U.S. women’s career goals record while representing the Stars and Stripes, previously held by Natalie Darwitz and Katie King. He now has 15 in his career.

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Knight also broke the record for most career Olympic points in Team USA women’s hockey history, reaching the 33rd point of her career. Knight broke the record previously held by Jenny Potter, who had 11 goals and 21 assists in her career.

This adds to the amazing career Knight has had for Team USA, as this victory in Milan marked her second Olympic gold medal and fifth overall. And yes, this is another Olympic record.

Hilary Knight of the USA celebrates her goal during the Women’s Gold Medal match between the USA and Canada on the thirteenth day of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at the Milan Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on February 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo: RvS.Media/Monika Majer/Getty Images) (RvS.Media/Monika Majer)

Knight, 36, also became the third Olympic hockey player, male or female, to win five career medals.

There’s a reason why Knight, who won 12 gold medals during his career between the Olympics and World Championships, wears the letter “C” on his chest. He recorded 81 goals and 70 assists during his long career.

At home, Knight’s resume in the PWHL includes tying for the league lead with 29 points in the 2024-25 season while playing for the Boston Fleet. And he ranks sixth in the league with seven assists so far in the Seattle Torrent’s first season this year.

Hilary Knight of Team USA watches the second period of the Women’s Playoff Semifinal match between the USA and Sweden on Day 10 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milan Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on February 16, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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Wherever Knight went, winning followed him. It couldn’t have been a more perfect way to end a dominant Olympics for Team USA, with Knight once again the hero of the Stars and Stripes.

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