On this day 15 years ago, Sidney Crosby scored the golden goal

On February 28, 2010, Sidney Crosby scored the golden goal in the men's ice hockey final at the Vancouver Winter Olympics, securing Canada's 3-2 overtime victory over the USA.

This moment cemented Crosby's status as a Canadian legend and became one of the most iconic goals in Olympic, Canadian, and sports history.

Today, we celebrate the 15th anniversary of that unforgettable Olympic event.

The gold medal game between Canada and the USA was filled with high intensity and emotion from the drop of the puck. Canada held a 2-0 lead midway through the game, but the Americans narrowed the gap to 2-1 early in the second period. With less than 30 seconds remaining in regulation, their rivals scored to equalize, forcing overtime.

When it mattered most, Sid the Kid delivered, scoring what would be forever known as the golden goal. At 7:40 in overtime, with the high-pitched shout of “Iggy!” echoing at Canada Hockey Place (aka Rogers Arena), Jarome Iginla passed the puck to Crosby, positioned just left of the American net.

The alternate captain then shot the puck past goaltender Ryan Miller, creating a historic moment for the next generation of hockey fans and Canadians alike. 

Fifteen years have passed since Crosby’s golden goal, yet the achievement remains a powerful symbol of Canadian excellence and the unifying power of sport.

Crosby’s game-winning goal became the defining moment of the Olympics, bringing the entire nation together in celebration of a thrilling victory on home soil. That Sunday afternoon, 26.5 million Canadians tuned in to watch the gold medal game, the final event before the closing ceremony.

The gold medal also marked Canada’s 14th of the games, setting a new record for the most gold medals won by any country in a single Winter Olympics.

The upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games will mark the return of NHL players to the Olympics for the first time since Sochi 2014. After a two-Olympic hiatus due to disagreements between the NHL and International Olympic Committee (IOC), the NHL has agreed to allow its top players to compete once again.

Get ready to watch Canadian stars including Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Cale Makar on the world’s biggest stage, proudly wearing the maple leaf and reaffirming that hockey is, without a doubt, Canada’s game.