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Jack Hughes’ overtime goal, which gave the United States its first Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey since 1980, drew an average audience of 26 million viewers on NBC and Peacock in the U.S.
Elsa Garrison called it a mix between skill and “luck of the draw” when it came to the now-iconic picture she shot of Jack Hughes after he led the United States men’s hockey team to a gold medal on Sunday.
The United States hockey teams have returned home heroes.
New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes was one of three members of his family who are now Olympic hockey champions to appear on the morning show circuit.
Hughes was honored by the Devils before the game. The Devils showed video of Hughes' overtime goal in the United States' 2-1 victory over Canada on Sunday in the gold-medal game. Hockey fans roared with pride as they welcomed Hughes back to the rink. He took a victory lap with Thompson in a welcome home Olympic victory ceremony.