Jack Hughes celebrates Olympic golden goal in Devils return.

Three days after scoring the overtime goal that gave Team USA the Olympic gold, Jack Hughes returned to the New Jersey Devils and emphasized the team's role over the single moment.

Jack Hughes returned to the New Jersey Devils three days after scoring the overtime goal that gave Team USA a 2-1 win over Team Canada in the gold medal game at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The 24-year-old center played at Prudential Center in Newark on Wednesday. Hughes called the goal an unbelievable moment but said he does not want to dwell on it. He praised the group of players on Team USA and highlighted their shared three weeks at the Olympics. Key details: - Hughes scored at 1:41 of overtime to secure a 2-1 victory for Team USA over Team Canada in the Olympic gold-medal game. - He returned to the Devils lineup in Newark three days after the Olympic final. - Hughes is 24 years old and repeatedly emphasized that the achievement belongs to the whole team rather than to him alone. - He described the Olympic period as three special weeks and said being champions and the group's experience were what mattered most. Summary: Hughes' return combined celebration and reflection, with the player emphasizing his teammates and the shared Olympic experience. Undetermined at this time.