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Jack Hughes Leads USA to First Olympic Hockey Gold Since 1980

3/27/2026

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Jack Hughes scored the overtime goal for Team USA in the 2026 Olympic final against Canada, giving the U.S. its first hockey gold since 1980.
Since the Olympics, Hughes has appeared on The Pat McAfee Show and Saturday Night Live, addressing his broken teeth.
He remains with the New Jersey Devils and has 21 points since the Olympics.

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Jack Hughes scored the overtime goal for Team USA in the 2026 Olympic final against Canada, giving the U.S. its first hockey gold since 1980.
Since the Olympics, Hughes has appeared on The Pat McAfee Show and Saturday Night Live, addressing his broken teeth.
He remains with the New Jersey Devils and has 21 points since the Olympics.