This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.

The United States women’s hockey team has secured a gold medal in Milan-Cortina after the overtime heroics of 29 year old star Megan Keller. The Michigan native is competing at her third Winter Olympics,

The U.S. women's hockey team accomplished what they set out to do four years ago after losing to Canada in the Olympic final in Beijing. They defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to win gold at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Despite trailing with 2 minutes remaining in regulation, the Americans tied the game to stay alive, before Megan Keller stunned the Canadians and sealed a 2-1 win in overtime.

In the quarterfinals of the men’s hockey tournament, three of the four games went to overtime. The semifinals should be appointment viewing. Are the U.S. and Canada on a collision course for the gold medal game?

Liu also won gold in the team event at on Feb. 8 at the Milan Games