Both, men's and women's hockey teams were invited to the White House following their gold medal win. However, only men's team came to meet Trump while women's team declined the invitation citing prior committments. Trump also announced Presidential Medal of Freedom for USA men's hockey team goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck.

US State of Union address | 'We're winning too much': Did Trump try to take credit for USA men's and women's hockey team gold

Before scoring the golden goal, Hughes had suffered a stick to his face by Canada's Sam Bennett and had left the rink for losing two teeth, only to come back shortly after and create history.

Winter Olympics 2026 | 'Blood magic in Milan': USA's Jack Hughes loses teeth then scores golden goal vs Canada in ice hockey final - WATCH

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US State of Union address | 'We're winning too much': Did Trump try to take credit for USA men's and women's hockey team gold

Winter Olympics 2026 | WATCH - USA's Hughes loses teeth then scores golden goal