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Hilary Knight Ties Olympic Goal Record in U.S. Victory

2/8/2026

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Summary

Knight Breaks Goal Record

Hilary Knight, a U.S. Olympic forward, tied the Olympic career goal record by scoring her 14th Olympic goal in a 5-0 win over Finland.
The United States outshot Finland 38-11.
Goals were scored by Keller, Carpenter, Heise, and Murphy.
Finland was hampered by a norovirus outbreak as Sanni Ahola made 44 saves.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance attended the match as the United States improved to 11-0 against Finland.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. women's ice hockey team has significantly advanced since the inaugural women's tournament at the 1998 Winter Olympics. In 2014, they showcased their prowess in Sochi, Russia, although they lost the gold medal match to Canada in overtime. This ongoing rivalry and the team's recent successes, including Hilary Knight's record-tying Olympic goals, underscore the growing prominence of women's sports globally.

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Knight Breaks Goal Record

Hilary Knight, a U.S. Olympic forward, tied the Olympic career goal record by scoring her 14th Olympic goal in a 5-0 win over Finland.
The United States outshot Finland 38-11.
Goals were scored by Keller, Carpenter, Heise, and Murphy.
Finland was hampered by a norovirus outbreak as Sanni Ahola made 44 saves.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance attended the match as the United States improved to 11-0 against Finland.

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