Jack Hughes' missing teeth steal the show during viral Olympics golden goal interview
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New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes was the hero for the United States in the gold medal victory against Canada on Sunday.
Hughes scored the game-winning goal in the game, giving the United States their first gold medal in men's ice hockey since 1980, and its third gold medal ever in the event. However, Hughes' goal was only part of the story.
Late in the game, Hughes drew a penalty on a high stick to the face, allowing the U.S. to get a four-minute power play. While the team didn't score on the advantage, the play left a mark in Hughes' mouth, leading to a noticeable visual in the postgame celebration.
Here's how Jack Hughes' teeth stole the show after the game.
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Jack Hughes teeth
Although Jack Hughes scored the golden goal on Sunday, his teeth are getting an equal amount of attention. The forward took a high stick to the face from Sam Bennett in the third period, chipping a tooth and drawing blood in the process.
Jack Hughes had his teeth chipped during the gold medal match 😳 pic.twitter.com/QIjc0tDStz
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) February 22, 2026
Then, after Hughes scored the final goal, cameras were all over him in the celebration, showing the damage done to his smile.
Jack Hughes sacrificed his teeth for a gold medal for Team USA 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/73osrt1hcW
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) February 22, 2026
Jack Hughes is an Olympic gold medalist. 🥇 #MilanoCortina2026#WinterOlympicspic.twitter.com/43VCWKdUat
— NHL (@NHL) February 22, 2026
Jack Hughes interview
Of course, Hughes was interviewed by NBC's Kathryn Tappen after the game, giving the public a great view of his gap in teeth.
Jack Hughes, who scored the game winning goal for the United States:
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) February 22, 2026
“This is all about our country. I love the USA.”
pic.twitter.com/ymP617K4IT
Hughes will go down as an American hockey hero, and his missing teeth will now be remembered along with his overtime winner.