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New Jersey Devils’ star Jack Hughes netted the most important goal in nearly 50 years for USA Hockey when he scored the game-winner in overtime of the gold medal game against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
So, where is Hughes displaying the puck from the legendary game? Perhaps it’s in his trophy case? Or in a man cave somewhere in his home? Maybe even his living room?
Nope.
Instead, Hughes said that the Hockey Hall of Fame, which is located in Toronto, took the puck immediately after the game ended, and he hasn’t gotten it back, even though he badly wants it.
Jack Hughes Calls ‘Bulls—‘ On Hockey Hall Of Fame Taking Gold Medal-Winning Puck
“I’m trying to get it. Like, that’s bulls— that the Hockey Hall of Fame has it, in my opinion. Why would they have that puck?” Hughes told ESPN on Tuesday.
The puck is currently on display as part of an “Olympics ’26” collection at the Hall of Fame, as is the puck from the golden goal that Megan Keller scored in the women’s final against Canada to hand Team USA the victory.
“I don’t see why Megan Keller or I shouldn’t have those pucks,” Hughes said.
Initially, Hughes had no idea what happened to the puck.
“I honestly don’t know where that puck went,” he said during a Feb. 26 interview on TNT. “I know who doesn’t have it is me. I sure as hell don’t have it.”
Hockey Hall of Fame president and CEO Jamie Dinsmore said the pucks were “donated” to the Hall.
“These donated items represent defining moments on the world’s biggest stage and carry powerful stories of national pride and hockey history at its highest level,” he stated. “The Olympics ’26 display will help ensure that these unforgettable Olympic moments are preserved for our guests from around the world to experience.”
However, Dinsmore didn’t state who donated the pucks or who the rightful owners are.
“I wouldn’t even want it for myself. I’d want it for my dad. I know he’d just love, love having it,” Hughes continued, explaining that his father archives the careers of he and his brothers, Luke and Quinn. “When I look back in time in my career, I don’t collect too many things for myself, but my dad’s a monster collector for the three of us. I know he would have a special place for it.”
Right now, that special place is the Hockey Hall of Fame. But it sure sounds like Hughes wants the puck back sooner rather than later.