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Hilary Knight Ties Olympic Goal Record in USA's 5-0 Win

2/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Hilary Knight, U.S. women's hockey forward, scored her 14th Olympic goal as Team USA defeated Finland 5-0 at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Knight ties Katie King and Natalie Darwitz for the most Olympic goals by an American.
Knight, in her fifth Olympics, aims to break the record and set the U.S. Olympic points mark.
Team USA has outscored opponents 10-1 so far and will face Switzerland next, followed by Canada.

History

Historical Context

Women's ice hockey made its Olympic debut at the 1998 Nagano Games, following the International Olympic Committee's approval in 1992. The United States team, led by Cammi Granato, won gold, defeating Canada 3-1 in the final. This victory marked a significant milestone in women's sports, fostering greater recognition and support for female athletes, as evidenced by Hilary Knight's recent achievement of 14 Olympic goals.

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Story summary

Hilary Knight, U.S. women's hockey forward, scored her 14th Olympic goal as Team USA defeated Finland 5-0 at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Knight ties Katie King and Natalie Darwitz for the most Olympic goals by an American.
Knight, in her fifth Olympics, aims to break the record and set the U.S. Olympic points mark.
Team USA has outscored opponents 10-1 so far and will face Switzerland next, followed by Canada.

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