U.S. players mob Megan Keller (#5) after her gold-medal winner versus Canada, which leaves the Americans in first place in our final Power Rankings of the 2026 Olympic women's hockey tournament.
photo: PHOTO: © INTERNATIONAL ICE HOCKEY FEDERATION / ANDRE RINGUETTE
What a dramatic climax to the 2026 Olympic women’s hockey tournament! With a 2-1 comeback victory over archrival Canada on Megan Keller’s spectacular sudden-death goal, the U.S. wins its third Olympic gold medal and winds up in top spot in our final Power Rankings. After playing a strong tournament with their trademark heart and grit, the Canadians sadly settle for second place. The Swiss, who claimed their second Olympic bronze medal on Alina Muller’s overtime winner, take third place over Sweden. If you enjoy your international women’s hockey updates with a touch of humor, come back and see us again during the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship in Denmark!
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The Power Rankings are for the enjoyment of IIHF.com readers, and reflect the progress of teams during the Olympic Winter Games. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF Women's World Ranking.
The Power Rankings are for the enjoyment of IIHF.com readers, and reflect the progress of teams during the Olympic Winter Games. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF Women's World Ranking.