The United States has captured Olympic gold in women's ice hockey, defeating defending champions Canada 2-1 in an overtime thriller. Megan Keller scored the winning goal, dethroning their arch rivals and securing a third Olympic gold for the U.S. women.
Captain Hilary Knight tied the game late in regulation, sending the contest into sudden-death overtime. The U.S. had faced a deficit after losing to Canada in the previous Olympics, but Knight's goal broke the all-time U.S. women's goals record at the Winter Olympics.
U.S. goalie Aerin Frankel was instrumental, stopping 30 of 31 shots. The victory marks the U.S. women's eighth successive win against Canada. Switzerland secured the bronze medal.