How a Getty photographer captured Hughes’ iconic teeth-and-flag moment at Milan 2026
Getty photographer Elsa Garrison anticipated the pivotal moment after Jack Hughes scored the OT winner in the Milan 2026 Olympic hockey final, moving to the corner near the U.S. families to shoot through the glass as Hughes celebrated with the flag and his chipped tooth visible. The now-viral image stands out for its timing and composition and has cemented itself as a defining sports photo, reflecting Garrison’s long career and status as Getty’s first female staff photographer.