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Hilary Knight Reveals She Won Olympic Gold Playing on Torn MCL

The update confirms the injury behind her Seattle Torrent long‑term injured reserve stint.

Hilary Knight is a five-time Olympic medalist. (Andreas Rentz/Getty)
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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 19: Gold medalist Hilary Knight #21 of Team United States celebrates after the medal ceremony for Women's Ice Hockey after the Women's Gold Medal match between the United States and Canada on day 13 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on February 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Knight said on CBS Mornings that she played through a torn MCL in Milan and is currently missing games for Seattle.
  • The Torrent placed their captain on long‑term injured reserve last week and listed her as out indefinitely.
  • She scored the late equalizer against Canada before the U.S. won in overtime, setting new U.S. Olympic records for goals (15) and points (33).
  • USA Hockey said the women’s team declined President Trump’s State of the Union invitation due to prior commitments, and Knight described the public support since then as “incredible.”
  • Media stops continued with appearances on Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show, and multiple returning Olympians across the PWHL were also placed on injured reserve as the season resumed.