# USA wins gold and key Blackhawks storylines to follow for the stretch run

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Podcast: [Blackhawks Breakaway](https://stenobird.com/podcast/blackhawks-breakaway-220542)
Published: 2026-02-25T18:17:22+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis put a bow on the 2026 Olympic men’s hockey tournament, where Team USA captured gold over Canada to snap a 46-year drought. They break down Connor Hellebuyck’s heroic performance in net, Jack Hughes’ overtime game-winner, and a flawless 18-for-18 penalty kill that powered the Americans to victory.Plus, Pat and Charlie discuss Patrick Kane’s lasting impact on USA Hockey and why his fingerprints were all over this roster, while also debating whether Canada regrets leaving Connor Bedard off its Olympic squad.They also dive into the controversial 3-on-3 overtime format that decided the gold medal and propose potential changes for future tournaments.Finally, the guys shift their focus to the Blackhawks’ final 25 games, outlining their top five storylines to watch, from the trade deadline to potential prospect call-ups and beyond.

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