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Ellen J. Horrow and Mike Brehm, USA TODAYFebruary 13, 2026 at 9:03 AM

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Hilary Knight can break two U.S. hockey records tonight when Team USA plays Italy in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

The captain of the U.S. women’s hockey team has tied the American records for most goals and most points in Olympic history.

Her next goal would put her in sole possession of both records, while an assist would make her all the all-time leader for most points.

Knight, 36, is playing in her fifth Olympics. She tied the goals record during Team USA’s 5-0 win against Finland on Saturday, Feb. 7 and tied the points record with assist against Canada on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Here's what to know Knight’s record chase ahead of the Olympic quarterfinal game against Italy on Friday, Feb. 13:

1 / 28USA Hockey veteran Hilary Knight heads to Milan‑Cortina as team leaderHockey player Hilary Knight of the United States poses for a photo during a Team USA Photo Shoot at Sunset Glenoaks Studios on May 20, 2025 in Sun Valley, Calif. Knight has won NCAA, Olympic and World championships.How many Olympic goals has Hilary Knight scored?

Knight has 14 goals, tying the U.S. Olympic record shared by Natalie Darwitz and Katie King.

How many Olympic points does Hilary Knight have?

Knight has 32 points, tying Jenny Potter's U.S. Olympic record. Her 18 assists are three behind Potter's record of 21.

How many Olympics has Hilary Knight played in?

Milano Cortina is Hilary Knight's fifth Olympic appearance. She also played in Vancouver (2010), Sochi (2014), Pyeongchang (2018) and Beijing (2022).

How many medals does Hilary Knight have?

She won a gold medal in 2018 and silver medals in 2010, 2014 and 2022.

Where does Hilary Knight play in the PWHL?

Knight plays for the expansion Seattle Torrent in the Professional Women's Hockey League. She played for Boston the previous two seasons.

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