Last night’s gold medal game was defined by countless unforgettable moments. It will be a long time before the images of Brianna Decker’s cut nose, Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson’s shootout move, and the elation of Maddie Rooney leave our collective memories. USA’s shootout win over Canada has instantly become the most unforgettable game in the greatest rivalry in all of sports.
It was a game for the ages, for the record books, and for the photo books. Relive all the best moments of Team USA’s gold medal victory in the PyeongChang Olympics through the eyes of the photographers at the games who helped capture history.
- Jocelyne Lamoureux #17 of the United States shoots against Lauriane Rougeau #5 of Canada. Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images
- Hilary Knight #21 of the United States skates along the boards in the second period. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
- Kelly Pannek #12 of the United States battles for the puck against Marie-Philip Poulin #29 of Canada in the second period. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
- Marie-Philip Poulin #29 of Canada celebrates with teammates after scoring a second period goal. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
- Meghan Duggan #10 of the United States battles for the puck in the third period. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
- Jocelyne Larocque #3 of Canada skates against Brianna Decker #14 of the United States in the third period. Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images
- Marie-Philip Poulin #29 of Canada collides with Brianna Decker #14 of the United States in the third period. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
- Monique Lamoureux-Morando #7 of the United States scores a goal against Shannon Szabados #1 of Canada in the third period. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
- Monique Lamoureux-Morando #7 of the United States scores a goal against Shannon Szabados #1 of Canada in the third period. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
- Monique Lamoureux-Morando #7 of the United States celebrates after scoring a goal against Canada in the third period. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
- Megan Keller #5 of the United States collides with Marie-Philip Poulin #29 of Canada and is called for an illegal hit in overtime. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
- Melodie Daoust (15), of Canada, scores a goal against goalie Maddie Rooney (35), of the United States, in the penalty shootout. Photo by Frank Franklin II - Pool/Getty Images
- Jocelyne Lamoureux #17 of the United States scores a goal against Shannon Szabados #1 of Canada in a shootout to win. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
- Jocelyne Lamoureux #17 of the United States celebrates after she scores a goal. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
- Madeline Rooney #35 of the United States makes a save against Meghan Agosta #2 of Canada in a shootout. Photo by Harry How/Getty Images
- Madeline Rooney #35 of the United States celebrates after making a save against Meghan Agosta #2 of Canada (not pictured) in a shootout to win the Women’s Gold Medal Game . Photo by Harry How/Getty Images
- Gold medal winners the United States celebrate after defeating Canada in a shootout. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
- The United States celebrates. Photo by Harry How/Getty Images
- The United States celebrates. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
- Haley Irwin #21 of Canada reacts after the game. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
- Players from Team Canada react after the game. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
- Kendall Coyne #26 and Brianna Decker #14 of the United States celebrate after winning gold. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
- Gold medal winners Meghan Duggan #10 and Hilary Knight #21 of the United States celebrate. Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images
- Gold medal winners the United States celebrate during the victory ceremony after defeating Canada in a shootout. Photo by Harry How/Getty Images
- Gold medal winners the United States celebrate during the victory ceremony after defeating Canada in a shootout. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
- Gold medal winners the United States celebrate during the victory ceremony after defeating Canada in a shootout. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
- Gold medal winners Kendall Coyne #26 and Hilary Knight #21 of the United States celebrate. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
- Gigi Marvin #19 of the United States celebrates. Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images
- Gold medal winners the United States. Photo by Harry How/Getty Images
Gold and glory certainly looks good on Team USA.