Overtime. United States versus Canada. Gold on the line.
In a storybook finish at the 2026 Winter Olympics, it was Farmington native Megan Keller who delivered the golden goal, lifting the U.S. women’s hockey team to a 2-1 victory over its fiercest rival and securing just the third Olympic gold medal in program history.
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Keller scored in overtime, weaving past a defender and beating the Canadian goalie to end the game in dramatic fashion.
The win capped a perfect tournament run for the Americans, who went undefeated in Milan, outscoring opponents 7-0 and allowing only two goals.
Less than 24 hours after the victory, Keller was still processing the moment as she reflected on the celebration with her teammates.
“Anytime you get to chuck your gloves and throw your sticks in the air and celebrate with your teammates, those are the moments you remember forever,” Keller said.
The gold-medal matchup added another chapter to one of the most intense rivalries in Olympic sports. Canada entered the tournament with five Olympic gold medals.
The United States now has three. The Americans were looking for redemption after falling to Canada in the 2022 Beijing Winter Games.
Despite the pressure, Keller said the team leaned on experience and preparation.
“We’ve played this game our entire lives. We’ve gone over these moments and dreamed about them,” she said. “We’ve put all the work in, and we were ready.”
Keller was joined by teammates Laila Edwards, veteran forward Kendall Coyne Schofield, and team MVP Caroline Harvey as media attention swirled around the newly crowned champions inside NBC Studios A and B in Milan.
For Keller, the journey began on the rinks of Metro Detroit.
She grew up in Farmington and attended North Farmington High School, where she played boys hockey — an experience she credits with building the toughness that carried her to the Olympic podium.
“So proud to be from Michigan,” Keller said. “It’s where I found my love for hockey and got my start. It’s a really special place, and it will always be my home.”
She also had a message for young female athletes watching back in southeast Michigan.
“We didn’t get here alone. It’s because of the people who loved and supported us,” Keller said. “If you want to accomplish something, set your mind to it, work hard, and you can do it.”
From local ice rinks to the top of the Olympic podium, Megan Keller’s overtime winner is now part of Michigan hockey history.