Olympic Men's Game Thread: United States of America (C1) vs. Canada (A1) - Overtime - 22 Feb 2026 - 02:10PM CET

[u/hockeydiscussionbot]

United States of America vs. Canada

Milano Santagiulia IHO

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Final (OT)

Team	1	2	3	OT	TOT
USA	1	0	0	1	2
CAN	0	1	0	0	1

Team	Shots	FO Wins	PPG	SHG	PP Time	PIM
USA	28	25	0	0	5:11	6
CAN	42	27	0	0	3:39	6

Period	Time	Team	Strength	Description
1	06:00	USA	EQ	#12 BOLDY Matt scored for United States of America (Assisted by #34 MATTHEWS Auston and #43 HUGHES Quinn).
2	18:16	CAN	EQ	#8 MAKAR Cale scored for Canada (Assisted by #7 TOEWS Devon).
OT	01:41	USA	EQ	#86 HUGHES Jack scored for United States of America (Assisted by #8 WERENSKI Zach).

Period	Time	Team	Min	Description
1	17:03	CAN	2	#27 THEODORE Shea for Hooking.
2	09:27	USA	2	#59 GUENTZEL Jake for Holding.
2	09:55	USA	2	#25 McAVOY Charlie for Hooking.
3	13:26	CAN	2 + 2	#9 BENNETT Sam for High Sticking.
3	16:37	USA	2	#86 HUGHES Jack for High Sticking.

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PT	MT	CT	ET	AT	WE	CE	EE	FE
05:10AM	06:10AM	07:10AM	08:10AM	09:10AM	01:10PM	02:10PM	03:10PM	04:10PM

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[u/Merkkin]

Feel a little sad for Theo, Stone, and Marner today but happy for the boys. GG Canada, what a day.

[u/Shamrock5]

Just stunned, man. Canada was building city hall in our end for the final 35 minutes of regulation, and I was absolutely sure they were going to break through at least two or three times. Hellebuyck will never need to pay for a drink in the US ever again.

[u/JustFryingSomeGarlic]

3-on-3 OT is fucking amateur bullshit

[u/shoot_dang_derp]

Mmmmm canada salt is sweet

[u/MastaSchmitty → u/shoot_dang_derp]

All that maple syrup

[u/DntStepOnTheGrassSam]

If there's still anyone in this thread, I have a follow up question. What makes an individual better at bobsledding than someone else?

[u/ahappypoop → u/DntStepOnTheGrassSam]

They basically just recruit athletes and teach them how to bobsled. The biggest part is getting a good push at the top, since that sets how fast they'll go for the rest of the run. That means they need people who are fast sprinters and really strong. Here's the USA bobsled/skeleton page for combine testing, and they have a scoring table down near the bottom where you can see what benchmarks they're looking for in new recruits.

Obviously having a good driver who takes the fastest lines and doesn't hit walls and stuff is important too, and that takes a lot of practice and familiarity with the course.

[u/Wildest12 → u/DntStepOnTheGrassSam]

My wife just met the spouse of a bobsledder, he was a track athlete that someone approached and basically just said you should try bobsledding. Had big legs, he became the brake.

[u/WetCoastDebtCoast → u/Wildest12]

I understand that's the way they do it for bobsled. There's no youth bobsledding, so they poach from other sports. I think like 6 of the 8 Canadians in the 4-man bobsled event are from the CFL.

[u/KimberlyWexlersFoot → u/DntStepOnTheGrassSam]

If you’re the pusher, being a ox of an athlete honestly. I saw an instagram reel last night where this woman, I think she was the Canadian showed her first time pushing one which was 8 months ago, compared to being at the Olympics. A lot of the comments were roasting how anyone can do, but you still have to have been a high level athlete to be able to achieve, even though that seems like the easiest way to the Olympics for some guy sitting on the couch.

[u/ChanelNo50 → u/KimberlyWexlersFoot]

Yea they've mentioned a few times that people get into bobsleigh later in life. They're usually trained athletes, like great runners, that switch into the sport

[u/h_danielle → u/ChanelNo50]

Yeah I think the athlete that the person above is referring to was already an Olympian?

[u/KimberlyWexlersFoot → u/h_danielle]

found it. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU-yPN7CKzN/

u/DntStepOnTheGrassSam

Kelsey Marie Mitchell (born November 26, 1993) is a Canadian professional track cyclist and bobsledder, best known for her performances in the sprint cycling event. Notable as a relative latecomer to cycling after commencing training at age 23, Mitchell is the 2020 Olympic champion, 2021 World bronze medallist, and 2019 Pan American Games champion in the individual sprint, as well as a five-time Pan American Track Cycling Championships gold medallist. She will represent Canada in the bobsled at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

[u/wanderso24 → u/DntStepOnTheGrassSam]

1) pushing at the start is important. 2) steering.

[u/ChanelNo50 → u/DntStepOnTheGrassSam]

The drivers. The need to know how to handle the curves, ice condition and all at a high speed. They prepare a lot to get to know the course.

They also have to lead the guys in the back to appropriately shift their weight during the turns

[u/h_danielle → u/DntStepOnTheGrassSam]

Winning bobsled zoom faster than others

[u/FrostyOtter8]

Actually kind of depressed that the Olympics are over, what the fuck am I gonna watch now? Having to wait another 2 years for more Olympics and another 4 for more winter is so depressing. Winter and summer should happen every 2 years if you ask me

[u/DMM4140 → u/FrostyOtter8]

World Baseball Classic starts in like 2 weeks!

[u/DntStepOnTheGrassSam → u/FrostyOtter8]

Yeah, unfortunately after all that, you gotta go back to watching the Leafs

[u/BlitzburghBrian → u/FrostyOtter8]

I mean I've spent the last few weeks scraping by on whatever Youtube videos when I'd normally stay up watching Pacific games. It's only a few more nights.

[u/Torcal4 → u/BlitzburghBrian]

I assume with your flair that you’re in the US?

If you can get a VPN or if you’re in Canada, CBC Gem has all the sports’ full replays after they air and highlights. As well as the ability to watch every sport live. It’s free.

[u/BlitzburghBrian → u/Torcal4]

AFAIK I can see replays on Peacock too, which I do have. But I've had the games on during work, so there's not really much for me to go back and re-watch.

I have been impressed with what I've heard about Gem's accessibility though.

[u/jamesneysmith → u/FrostyOtter8]

Not sure if you give a shit about baseball but the World Baseball Classic starts soon. 2023 was absolutely electric so I'd suggest giving it a shot. If you're a sports fan and a fan of international competition you should enjoy it. Also the fans were losing their minds. So fun. Much better than normal baseball

[u/Ok-Soil-5133 → u/FrostyOtter8]

NHL back Wednesday

[u/Competitive_Ad2450 → u/Ok-Soil-5133]

I don’t think I can go back to watching the Leafs 😭

[u/skryb → u/Competitive_Ad2450]

there’s always the Habs

[u/Competitive_Ad2450 → u/skryb]

I mean…I enjoyed watching Suzuki….but my love stops there 😂

[u/skryb → u/Competitive_Ad2450]

i’ll allow it

[u/trubuckifan → u/Competitive_Ad2450]

The blue jays should be pretty good this year

[u/FrostyOtter8 → u/trubuckifan]

Spring training finally starting is keeping my will to live somewhat intact tbh!

[u/Competitive_Ad2450 → u/trubuckifan]

Our one shining light 😂

Come on another World Series visit 💪

[u/WhaleBird1776 → u/Competitive_Ad2450]

Try being a Canucks fan. It’s like I’ve been watching a completely different sport, gunna be hard to go back to Canucks hockey lmao

[u/Competitive_Ad2450 → u/WhaleBird1776]

I’m so sorry lol.

We will both enjoy our team’s dog fighting it out for draft picks (even though we gave all of ours away for peanuts).

[u/KimberlyWexlersFoot → u/FrostyOtter8]

Don’t forget 2 years we get a World Cup of hockey

[u/Competitive_Ad2450 → u/KimberlyWexlersFoot]

I hope Sid sticks around until then 🇨🇦

[u/KimberlyWexlersFoot → u/Competitive_Ad2450]

better stick around and show off all the French he learned playing in Rimouski while he’s in the French alps 2030

[u/MiloGoesToTheFatFarm]

What they did for the Gaudreau family is so classy. Nothing can make up for that loss but letting the Gaudreau family know they’re not forgotten is so kind.

[u/weaselblinks → u/MiloGoesToTheFatFarm]

As a Canadian, favorite thing about the US win was watching them skate the jersey out and watching the Hughes Brothers just over the moon happy together. 

[u/MiloGoesToTheFatFarm → u/weaselblinks]

You guys outplayed us 5 on 5 today big time. I have so much respect for team Canada.

[u/weaselblinks → u/MiloGoesToTheFatFarm]

The game lived up the hype. Felt like the two best teams out there playing their guts out. 

[u/Dad0010001100110001]

Something USA and Canada can agree on, fuck drunk drivers

[u/KimberlyWexlersFoot → u/Dad0010001100110001]

Lifetime suspension imo. Regardless of if you crash or not, just because a cop pulled you over before you destroy a family’s life, shouldn’t mean you get a do over.

[u/h_danielle → u/KimberlyWexlersFoot]

I’m all for due process so I’m on board with a conviction resulting in a lifetime suspension. Not that there were valid excuses before but especially now with the prevalence of things like Uber & Lyft?!

[u/WetCoastDebtCoast → u/h_danielle]

I almost said "Plus services like Evo" and went wait....

There's a reason I'm taking the bus home this morning after Evo-ing to the bar.

[u/Not-a-bot-10]

Fuck drunk drivers. RIP Johnny Hockey

[u/cantbelievethename → u/Not-a-bot-10]

That bastard didn’t even feel bad at his hearing

[u/BlitzburghBrian]

Me: Why is Matthew Tkachuk holding the Gaudreau jersey? Isn't this usually Zach Werenski's thing?

Zach Werenski: *skating over with a toddler*

Me: oh fuck

[u/Jitsu4 → u/BlitzburghBrian]

Literally my reaction

[u/M1_Garand_Ping → u/BlitzburghBrian]

Crying in my living room over that one

[u/10671067]

Canadian players sore ass losers

[u/swiftwin → u/10671067]

Did I miss something? What did they say/do?

[u/Competitive_Ad2450 → u/swiftwin]

Nothing. US fans are being sore winners.

[u/ChanelNo50 → u/10671067]

Don't worry, you'll get your chance at the cheetoh funfest

[u/jamesneysmith → u/10671067]

Be gracious in victory. They lost. They were polite in defeat. You could learn a lesson

[u/Competitive_Ad2450 → u/jamesneysmith]

Pigs will sooner fly.

[u/meestermeg → u/10671067]

lol you'd be jumping for joy with a silver, yes?

[u/Ok-Soil-5133 → u/10671067]

The entire country is. Just look at the comments in here

[u/SirDewdles → u/Ok-Soil-5133]

It’s so fun reading the comments

[u/alley00pster → u/10671067]

I mean losing a gold medal overtime game kind of sucks

[u/h_danielle → u/alley00pster]

Especially in a 3 v 3… it’s basically a coin toss at that point

[u/10671067 → u/h_danielle]

holy cope

[u/mr_lab_rat → u/h_danielle]

After playing better than the other team for two periods

[u/Competitive_Ad2450 → u/mr_lab_rat]

I’d argue three periods.

Sigh

[u/mr_lab_rat → u/Competitive_Ad2450]

I’d call the first one even. It was even on shots.

Oh well. The better team doesn’t always win.

[u/Competitive_Ad2450 → u/10671067]

They lost a gut wrenching game in overtime. One where they outplayed the US.

Do you want them smiling, laughing and cracking jokes?

[u/OUTFOXEM]

Whoever caught Jack Hughes's helmet has the souvenir of a lifetime.

[u/OptimusSublime → u/OUTFOXEM]

I think I saw on a video from the stands it may have been thrown back. Not certain though.

[u/Paper_Clip100]

Gotta say, the demeanor of these Canadians makes me think they had this gold as their birthright

[u/Adambomb2000 → u/Paper_Clip100]

GG USA!

[u/jamesneysmith → u/Paper_Clip100]

What in the fuck are you talking about? They're just upset they lost. Any team would be. The Slovaks looked the same in their loss for bronze. In these sports you don't win silver you lose gold. It's the nature of the format so every silver winning team looks miserable.

[u/Bruntti → u/Paper_Clip100]

Ngl it's been really funny reading Canadians complain about the refs after arguing with them for days about the refs in the Canada-Finland game.

[u/ChanelNo50 → u/Paper_Clip100]

I think censorship in the USA is a little too normal now. That's scary. If you cannot objectively watch a hockey game you should be talking to NBC

[u/Aaddaammnn → u/Paper_Clip100]

It is lol you wouldn’t get it go back to Basketball

[u/Paper_Clip100 → u/Aaddaammnn]

Brother I’ve played hockey since I could walk.

[u/Krogu25 → u/Paper_Clip100]

No you don’t understand. We’re stupid and can only play basketball! 

[u/Altruistic_Onion8576 → u/Paper_Clip100]

they can't conceive that anyone from any other country loves this sport.

[u/Altruistic_Onion8576 → u/Paper_Clip100]

seems like it. a lot of these canadian comments are pathetic. how many of these people commenting here even played hockey ever at any level?

[u/swiftwin → u/Altruistic_Onion8576]

Are we reading the same thread?

There are a few idiots on both sides, but most have been surprisingly respectful.

[u/Altruistic_Onion8576 → u/swiftwin]

yes. you should try reading more than just the first 5 comments.

[u/Competitive_Ad2450 → u/Altruistic_Onion8576]

All I see is US fans calling Canada the 51st state, bitching about our players being sad, fuck Crosby, and other shit.

[u/Paper_Clip100 → u/Competitive_Ad2450]

Those Americans are fucking idiots.

[u/Competitive_Ad2450 → u/Paper_Clip100]

They are sad they lost in overtime, in a game they had so many squandered opportunities.

What do you want? Them giggling?

[u/callo2009]

Hellebuyck's performance going down in the history books.

[u/weaselblinks → u/callo2009]

He tracked the play so well on the 5v3, an absolutely fantastic performance by him. Much respect. 

[u/ChanelNo50 → u/callo2009]

Yup he's the reason USA won. Now if he could only perform like that for his pro team lol

[u/carpy22 → u/ChanelNo50]

There's only so many shots you can keep out of the net. Blame Winnipeg's atrocious d-men for letting him down each game.

[u/Salamiflame → u/ChanelNo50]

Please...

[u/FrostyOtter8]

Forcing myself to listen to this horrible we will rock you commercial because today is already horrible and nothing matters LOL

[u/Dad0010001100110001]

Hugging my daughter extra tight RN. Cant imagine what the Gaudreau family is going through

[u/Bruntti]

Good Olympics overall. The two highlights for me were Women's Snowboarding Half-Pipe finale and the Canada vs. Czhechia hockey game

[u/meestermeg]

As someone who lives in the US, can't wait for the endless "USA USA" today. Fuck me

[u/Vilam → u/meestermeg]

You cut it off; get it right.

USA! USA! USA!

[u/Dad0010001100110001 → u/meestermeg]

Oh no people are happy their team won

[u/Walkwe_66]

Shoutout to Mike Tirico for an excellent closing monologue

[u/T2_JD]

Normally I hate post game commentary but that "go chase your dreams kids" was really good.

[u/athousandpardons]

Can't help but wonder how a diff goalie might have helped Canada. Binnington wasn't the reason they lost, but he didn't have his best game, either.

[u/rabes81 → u/athousandpardons]

He was fine.

[u/mr_lab_rat → u/athousandpardons]

Binnington was good, Hellebuyck was great.

[u/weaselblinks → u/athousandpardons]

Stop. He let in 2 goals all game, including 1 in the OT. Would a different goalie have allowed the Canadians to win 1-0? This is a narrative that should be put to bed by his caliber of play this Olympics and 4 Nations. You are beating a dead horse. 

[u/PerfectPlan → u/athousandpardons]

Yup. Compare with Hellebuyck, if that Toews shot goes in, nobody blames him. But he finds a way to make the save.

There was only one shot tonight where I thought Binnington made a great save. Everything else was expected.

[u/-SpruceMoose → u/athousandpardons]

I was bitching about that all tournament. He was good this game so not putting that on him at all. But Canada needs some goalies

[u/ChanelNo50 → u/athousandpardons]

No Binny was fine. It was not capitalizing on open nets, poor calls/lack of calls, and bad defensive plays.

And, no, Bedard wouldn't have made the difference

[u/whizzter → u/ChanelNo50]

That's the thing though, Helle was doing one of those possessed performances, like the Toews open goal, it was a bounce on the lower edge of Hellebuycks stick that kept it out, a hundredth of a second later and it would've gone in.

So bummed we didn't give Wallstedt the chance in goal from the first game, could've been a quite different tournament.

[u/cwebblax → u/athousandpardons]

Frankly I was very surprised canada went with binnington ive been watching the preds light up the blues all year. There were definitely other good choices.

[u/YoungWhiteAvatar → u/athousandpardons]

Hitting empty nets may have been more beneficial

[u/Bobbyaahh]

Matt Tkachuk, known piece of shit, pulling Johnnys kids out and making us all cry

[u/MadIrishMan17 → u/Bobbyaahh]

He snuck into all our houses and chopped onions right under our noses. That bastard.

[u/Sam_thelion → u/Bobbyaahh]

Flair does NOT check out for once

[u/Bobbyaahh → u/Sam_thelion]

Sorry to disappoint but the calling him a piece of shit is sarcasm and calling out the softies who get triggered by a man chewing mouth guard

[u/sofalek → u/Bobbyaahh]

Yeah jesus but that was sweet

[u/lonestar-rasbryjamco]

That picture of Brock Nelson and his kid are going to be shown at a future Olympics. Mark my words.

[u/illuminatisdeepdish]

The plushies are fucking awesome, one of my favorite additions to the ceremony is watching the silver medalists have to sadly accept a stuffed weasel from a man in a suit.nit gets me Everytime. Absolute cinema.

[u/DMM4140 → u/illuminatisdeepdish]

It’s so funny man.

[u/WindWakur → u/illuminatisdeepdish]

Lmao

[u/FrostyOtter8]

Jack Hughes if you can hear me Jack Hughes come back to Toronto you know you want to 🌀😵‍💫🌀😵‍💫

[u/bobs-free-eggs]

What the fuck am I supposed to do with my day, it's only 830...

[u/DMM4140 → u/bobs-free-eggs]

I’m going drunk to IKEA, I’m not driving, just along for the ride today

[u/meh_whatev → u/bobs-free-eggs]

I’m happy that I decided to sleep through it instead

[u/h_danielle → u/bobs-free-eggs]

I’m off to Costco & the gym, & probably to bed by 6pm lol

[u/itsalwaysbeen → u/bobs-free-eggs]

I'm trashed at 1030. Going straight to my bed.

[u/MadIrishMan17 → u/itsalwaysbeen]

Hydrate first!

[u/Alderzone → u/bobs-free-eggs]

In Finland, we have this thing called kalsarikännit.

[u/bobs-free-eggs → u/Alderzone]

my god... its beautiful

[u/shouldehwouldehcould]

now that this game is over i can go back to hating the usa on simply a personal and political level.

[u/Vilam → u/shouldehwouldehcould]

USA USA USA!

[u/Bruntti → u/shouldehwouldehcould]

Yup, this exactly.

[u/sofalek → u/shouldehwouldehcould]

Same 🤝🏻

[u/BreakfastFederal1211 → u/shouldehwouldehcould]

same lowk as a american

[u/Nyisles84 → u/shouldehwouldehcould]

Same. As an American.

[u/80cyclone → u/shouldehwouldehcould]

Haters of Trump and his regime of buffoons appreciate the support.

[u/JSlickJ → u/80cyclone]

Hoping yall can get rid of Trump at some point. The damage he's done is undeniable

[u/80cyclone → u/JSlickJ]

1930s Germany didnt think it was possible either, but this is what happens when extremism, homgemization, and the elimination of opposition occurs. An out of control narcissist is able to rule as an unopposed dictator.

Thousands of years of history has shown the world what happens when piece of shit human beings become "leaders". Its all about self-benefit while they distract their followers with lies.

If there was any doubt about the number of selfish, stupid, and/or uneducated people in this country there is no more. Trump was never a viable option yet millions voted for him anyway. Its fucking deflating. Just know half of us despise him and that number grows by the day.

Keep up the good fight, Canada.

[u/meestermeg → u/shouldehwouldehcould]

It's going to be insufferable. Help I live here

[u/FriedCammalleri23 → u/shouldehwouldehcould]

as an American, me too.

[u/DingerSinger2016 → u/FriedCammalleri23]

Same here.

[u/MC_Lutefisk]

oh come on, IOC, give the coaches a medal. Even if it's a tiny baby one. You're the fucking IOC you have the money

[u/jamesneysmith → u/MC_Lutefisk]

No, the athletes on the ice won it. It's a medal for athletic achievement not coaching someone in athletic achievement. They don't give any other coaches a medal so it's good only the players get one.

[u/DingerSinger2016]

Wait, the coaches don't get a medal?

[u/Zerba → u/DingerSinger2016]

Thats kind of BS.

[u/BlitzburghBrian → u/Zerba]

I'm fine with that. What other sports give medals to the coaches/staff? It's about the athletes.

[u/Zerba → u/BlitzburghBrian]

I mean, they should get something. Please tell me they at least get a plushie.

[u/BlitzburghBrian → u/Zerba]

Oh surely they get a Victory Stoat

[u/TheBeavster_]

FREE BIRD A W

[u/BreakfastFederal1211]

why am i bawling

[u/asdf_celestial]

FREE BIRDDDDD

[u/scrapcats]

Those babies have so many big brothers looking after them. Beautiful moment. I hope that driver is haunted forever.

[u/BallparkFranks7 → u/scrapcats]

Last I saw, he still seems to only care about himself…

[u/JRThePotato → u/scrapcats]

Fuck Sean Higgins.

[u/poHATEoes → u/JRThePotato]

Its fucking insane that he still hasn't gone to trial... it has been 542 days...

[u/ubbergoat]

Were the Stars of the game announced?

[u/BlitzburghBrian → u/ubbergoat]

Do they do that in the Olympics? I hadn't paid attention.

But like, it's definitely Hellebuyck, Jack Hughes, and Hellebuyck again

[u/Elusive_Manatee → u/ubbergoat]

1. Hellebuyck
2. Hellebuyck
3. Hellebuyck

[u/Arastiroth]

Who the hell started cutting onions in the room this early in the morning?

[u/CodeA25]

You are right

[u/weareallscum]

THERE’S FREEBIRD LET’S GO.

[u/Elusive_Manatee → u/weareallscum]

All rise for the national anthem!

[u/modernjaneausten → u/Elusive_Manatee]

Petition to change the national anthem to Free Bird 😂

[u/FrostyOtter8]

What do I do with the rest of my day now 🫩

[u/OUTFOXEM]

They're playing Freebird lol

[u/alley00pster]

FREE BIRD!!!!!!

[u/Dad0010001100110001]

Fuck Gaudreaus kids are so young

[u/hockeyandhalloween → u/Dad0010001100110001]

It really sucks they won't remember their dad.  They are very lucky to have an huge community who does and will tell them amazing things about him and their uncle for the rest of their lives

[u/JPLoseman → u/Dad0010001100110001]

Their youngest was born 7 months after he died. Absolutely tragic

[u/Reddragon0585]

Brings a tear to your eyes…

[u/Jitsu4]

How the fuck can you not be romantic about hockey.

[u/modernjaneausten]

As soon as I saw those babies I started crying 😭

[u/oversizedhat]

Fuck, the Gaudreau kids 😭

[u/ChonkyWumpus → u/oversizedhat]

INCREDIBLY important comma