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The overtime format behind Jack Hughes’ gold moment is under fire

The United States men's and women's ice hockey teams won gold medals in the same Winter Olympics in the countries history, and both happened against Canada in overtime. The women's team defeated the Canadian women's team 2-1 last Thursday after overcoming a 1-0 on a tying goal from Hilary Knight in the final minutes of regulation, and an incredible goal by Megan Keller in overtime. Then, this past Sunday, the men's team ended a 46-year drought, defeating Canada 2-1 on an overtime goal from New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes.

With both goals happening in overtime, they arrived on three vs.