Team USA star Hilary Knight is ending her Olympic career as the all-time U.S. leader in goals and points by doing what she does best, scoring a clutch goal at a clutch time.
And she is going home a winner after Megan Keller scored in overtime as the USA won gold with a 2-1 victory against archrival Canada in Thursday’s championship game.
Knight made that victory possible with a crucial goal, tipping in a Laila Edwards shot with 2:04 left in the third period to force overtime. It was her 15th career goal and 33rd career point, both U.S. Olympic records.
‘No way,’ she told NBC after the game when informed about the record. ‘I’m just happy about the gold medal. Oh my gosh, this feels amazing.’
The Team USA captain had tied the U.S. mark of 14 shared by Natalie Darwitz and Katie King when she scored against Finland on Feb. 7. She tied the points record with an assist on Feb. 10 against Canada in the preliminary round. She went two games without a point before scoring in the gold-medal game when it mattered most.
Knight was playing in her fifth and final Olympics. Knight, who first played in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, scored a goal in three of her seven games in Milan to give her three for the 2026 women’s hockey tournament. She had goals in each of the last three Olympic gold-medal games.
Here’s a look at Hilary Knight’s U.S. record and legendary career:
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How many Olympic goals and points does Hilary Knight have?
Knight has 15 goals, breaking the U.S. Olympic record shared by Natalie Darwitz and Katie King. She has 33 points, passing Jenny Potter for most by a U.S. player in Olympic history. Her 18 assists are three behind Potter’s record of 21.
Where does Hilary Knight rank on all-time Olympic goals?
She is five behind Canada’s Marie-Philip Poulin (20), who broke Hayley Wickenheiser’s career record at these Games.
The full list:
- Marie-Philip Poulin, Canada, 20 (active)
- Hayley Wickenheiser, Canada, 18
- Meghan Agosta, Canada, 17
- Hilary Knight, USA, 15 (active)
- Cherie Piper, Canada, 15
- Danielle Goyette, Canada, 15
Where does Hilary Knight rank on all-time Olympic points?
Wickenheiser set what could be an unbreakable record with 51 career points in the Olympics.
The full list:
- Hayley Wickenheiser, Canada, 51
- Marie-Philip Poulin, Canada, 39 (active)
- Hilary Knight, USA, 33 (active)
- Jenny Potter, USA, 32
- Cherie Piper, Canada, 30
- Jayna Hefford, Canada, 30
How many Olympics has Hilary Knight played in?
Milano Cortina is Hilary Knight’s fifth Olympic appearance. She also played in Vancouver (2010), Sochi (2014), Pyeongchang (2018) and Beijing (2022). Her totals for each Olympics:
- 2010: One goal, eight points
- 2014: Three goals, six points
- 2018: Two goals, three points
- 2022: Six goals, 10 points
- 2026: Three goals, six points.
How many medals does Hilary Knight have?
She won gold medals in 2018 and 2026 and silver medals in 2010, 2014 and 2022.
Where does Hilary Knight play in the PWHL?
Knight plays for the expansion Seattle Torrent in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. She played for Boston the previous two seasons.
Who is Hilary Knight engaged to?
Knight proposed to U.S. speed skater Brittany Bowe on Wednesday, Feb. 18, as both athletes compete at the Olympics. It marks a full circle moment for the couple, who first met at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games.
How old is Hilary Knight?
Knight is 36 years old.
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