USA wins Olympic hockey gold for the first time in 46 years
The US national hockey team defeated Canada with a score of 2:1 in overtime and became an Olympic champion in this discipline for the first time in 46 years.
How the match went
The match ended in a draw, after which the final was decided in overtime. It was in the extra time that the Americans managed to snatch the victory.
This triumph was the first US Olympic gold medal in hockey in almost half a century.
Reaction.
The victory was followed by an official reaction from the White House, which congratulated the American team on their historic achievement.
Context.
The rivalry between the USA and Canada is traditionally considered one of the most fundamental in world hockey. The finals between these teams regularly attract increased attention from fans.
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