Megan Keller's goal in the third period of sudden‑death overtime sealed a 2‑1 victory for the United States over Canada, earning the U.S. women's team its third Olympic gold medal. The win ended a 352‑minute shut‑out streak that began in the opening game against the Czech Republic.
Captain Hilary Knight, who netted her 15th career Olympic goal, forced the overtime with a late second‑period goal, while Canadian goaltender Ann‑Renée Desbiens was unable to stop Keller's finish. The triumph marks the U.S. first title since 2018 and the third since women's hockey debuted in 1998.