Ice Hockey: USA vs Canada Gold Medal Final

The most-watched event of the 2026 Games: the men's ice hockey gold medal game between the United States and Canada drew 45 million viewers in North America alone. The U.S. won 3–2 in overtime on a goal from a 22-year-old making his Olympic debut, ending Canada's six-game Olympic gold medal streak dating back to 2010. The celebration in the U.S. locker room — broadcast live on all networks — became one of 2026's defining sports moments.