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Connor Hellebuyck and Jack Hughes join Jim Craig and Mike Eruzione as US Olympic hockey champions
MILAN (AP) — Go ahead and put the names Jack Hughes and Connor Hellebuyck right in the same revered place that Mike Eruzione and Jim Craig have occupied since their “ Miracle On Ice ” triumph in 1980.
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How Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini and Canada failed to solve the Connor Hellebuyck puzzle
Canada was the better of the two sides across 72 minutes of action. Connor Hellebuyck didn't seem to mind that much, though.
Oilers captain named tournament MVP for Canada; Jets goalie, Wild defenseman named best at positions, win gold with U.S
Team USA star Jack Hughes lavished high praise on goaltender Connor Hellebuyck following Sunday's 2-1 overtime victory over Canada to win gold in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Connor Hellebuyck has been the best regular season goalie of this era of the NHL. Playing for the Winnipeg Jets, he has won three Vezina Trophies for the top goaltender in the league. In the postseason, though, Hellebuyck hasn't been the same guy. Team USA is hoping that's not the case in Sunday's gold medal game against Canada.