Veterans Carry USA to Nail-Biting Olympic Gold in OT
TL;DR
Team USA defeated Canada in a tense Olympic women's hockey final, with Megan Keller anchoring the defense and scoring the overtime winner after a late penalty, while veterans like Hilary Knight and Laura Stacey steadied the effort as the sport transitions to a pro era—showing that experience can still carry the game even as younger stars rise.
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