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Hilary Knight had five-word quote about her clutch tying goal

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Feb 19, 2026 7:44 PM ET

Hilary Knight scored the game-tying goal that helped send the U.S. women’s hockey team to overtime in their gold-medal clash against Canada on Thursday at the Milano Cortina Olympics in Italy.

The U.S. then won the game 2-1 in overtime on a goal by Megan Keller to snag the country’s third gold medal in women’s hockey.

Knight, who is the captain of the US women’s hockey team, spoke with the media after winning the gold medal. She delivered a great quote about her mindset following the goal she scored.

“We’re gonna win the game,” Knight says was her thought after scoring.

What was going through USA Hilary Knight’s head when she scored the game-tying goal in the third?

“We’re gonna win the game.”

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That type of confidence paid off, as the U.S. ended up winning 2-1 in overtime thanks to Keller’s goal.

So much of athletic success is owed to confidence and having the belief you can do things. Knight didn’t let herself get down despite her team losing 1-0. Instead, she took things upon herself, scored a goal and then her team won it in overtime.

The U.S. has won three gold medals in women’s hockey. Knight is the country’s career leader with 15 Olympic goals and 33 Olympic points.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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