Trump reacts to US men’s hockey gold medal

President Donald Trump reacted to Team USA ice hockey’s overtime victory against Canada to win the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Games on Sunday.

Jack Hughes scored the game-winner, getting a shot past Canadian goalie Jordan Binnington. It was Team USA’s first gold medal in the sport since the “Miracle on Ice” team accomplished the feat at the 1980 Olympics.

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As Americans celebrated in Milan, Italy, the president responded to Truth Social.

“Congratulations to our amazing USA ice hockey team. THEY WON THE GOLD. WOW!” he wrote on the social media platform.

“WHAT A GAME!!!” he added. “LOTS OF WINNING!!!”

Trump’s political prodding of Canada helped reignite the rivalry between the two nations on the ice. It began last year when Team USA and Canada battled each other during the 4 Nations Face-Off.

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USA’s Jack Hughes (86), who scored the winning overtime goal, celebrates after defeating Canada in the men’s ice hockey gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

The Americans did not come home with the tournament victory that time, but delivered when it counted with the global state.

Matt Boldy scored the first goal for the Americans in the first period. The Minnesota Wild star split two Canadian defenders and got his shot past Binnington.

Although Cale Makar tied the game in the second period, neither team would allow a goal in the third. American goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped 40 shots and stopped some of Canada’s best chances late in the game.

The gold medal is pictured after the men’s ice hockey gold medal game between Canada and the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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Hughes scored the winner early in overtime. Team USA won, 2-1.