In a thrilling showdown at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Hilary Knight and Megan Keller delivered clutch performances to lift the United States to a 2-1 victory over Canada in the Women's tournament final. Knight found the back of the net with just over two minutes left in regulation, setting the stage for Keller's dazzling overtime winner.
Her slick inside-out move on the backhand sealed the deal, earning the U.S. their third gold medal in this event. Goalie Aerin Frankel was a wall between the pipes, stopping 30 of 31 shots to secure the win.
Meanwhile, Switzerland claimed the bronze with a hard-fought 2-1 overtime triumph against Sweden. Alina Müller played the hero, scoring the decisive goal at the 9:09 mark, ensuring Switzerland's spot on the podium.
Shifting focus to the Men's tournament, the Florida Panthers are well-represented in today's semifinal action. Matthew Tkachuk will lead the charge for the United States as they face off against Slovakia.
On the other side, a group of Panthers, including Sam Reinhart, Brad Marchand, and Sam Bennett, are set to take the ice for Canada in their clash against Finland. Anton Lundell, Eetu Luostarinen, and Niko Mikkola round out the Panthers contingent in what promises to be an exciting matchup.
Tkachuk has been a standout for the Americans, matching Quinn Hughes with a team-high five assists over four games. For Finland, Luostarinen has been equally impressive, tying with Mikko Rantanen for the team lead in assists. Mikkola has chipped in with three assists, while Lundell has contributed a goal and an assist in his appearances.
Canada's lineup has seen contributions from Reinhart, Bennett, and Marchand, each adding an assist to their Olympic tallies.
Today's Men's tournament semifinals promise to deliver high-stakes action:
- Canada vs. Finland at 10:40 a.m.
- United States vs. Slovakia at 3:10 p.m.
In the AHL, the Charlotte Checkers are on the road, taking on the Syracuse Crunch in a back-to-back series. With a 28-16-3 record, the Checkers are holding strong in third place in the Atlantic Division, eager to climb higher.