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Nichols’ Notes: Devils Star Makes History; POTUS Invite; Canada Sobs
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Good morning. No that wasn't a dream. That really happened. What a win for Team USA, Jack Hughes , and the New Jersey Devils .
Jack propelling USA past Canada is, of course, historic for hockey in the United States. However, the Devils needed this, too. A disappointing 2025-26 now has a silver lining. Their superstar made history, claiming gold at the Olympics on this side of the border for the first time since 1980.
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It was an incredible moment for a player who perhaps needed it the most.
In the links, how he scored the golden goal, and why Jack Hughes silenced his critics.
Elsewhere, Canada is making some excuses after medaling silver, Vincent Trocheck 's trade value, and more.
Let's do that hockey.
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New Jersey Hockey Now: Jack Hughes scored the golden goal to propel Team USA past Canada in overtime, wrapping up Men's Ice Hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
After etching his name in history, Jack Hughes silenced his critics, showing everyone why he's one of the best hockey players in the world.
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📺 Devils Rink Report: And after all that, Jack Han explains on the latest Devils Rink Report why it was so important for Hughes to go to the Olympics, despite the optics, and why it's a plus for New Jersey.
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How good was this moment? Throughout the entire USA gold medal celebration, the team ensured the late Johnny Gaudreau wasn't forgotten. Not much else to say about it, just enjoy:
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Donald Trump quickly got on the horn to talk to Jack Hughes and Team USA celebrating with FBI Director, Kash Patel, in the locker room, and extended an invite to the White House for Tuesday. Here's the call:
The Athletic ($): Although this is no 1980's Miracle on Ice, Team USA's victory over Canada show's times have changed. Yet, there's no hockey crisis in Canada. More inside on why.
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Canada is heartbroken. You could see it in their faces while accepting their silver medals and a plush doll to compliment. However, some of the comments from those wearing the leaf certainly come across as coping mechanisms.
Forever Blueshirts: Team USA Bill Guerin took a lot of criticism for his roster decisions. No one can question him now. One of those decisions was brining New York Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck, who played a vital role in earning gold. Pat Pickens explains how the Olympics increased Trocheck's trade value.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Here's how the Pittsburgh Penguins reacted to Sidney Crosby 's absence, USA's win, and Canada's loss on Sunday.
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San Jose Hockey Now: Despite silver, here's why San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini had an Olympics to rememebr.
Detroit Hockey Now: Dylan Larkin had his fingerprints all over Team USA's success. Here's how the Detroit Red Wings captain was vital en route to gold.
