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Megan Keller became a household name when she scored the golden goal during the 2026 Olympics gold medal match to give Team USA the win against Team Canada.

With the win, Keller became a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a three-time medalist at the Winter Games. She's also a six-time World Champion.

For fans of Keller, the attention she is receiving is a long time coming.

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After the Olympics, the 29-year-old went straight from Italy to Boston, where she plays for the Fleet of the PWHL. 

The captain of the Fleet, Keller has led the team to the top of the league. The hope is that her momentum from the Olympics and the supporters of the women’s team will carry over to the PWHL.

TOSS THOSE GLOVES @megan_keller4 YOU JUST WON A GOLD MEDAL 🥇

Fleet Captain, Megan Keller, scores the game-winning goal to secure the gold medal victory for @usahockey! pic.twitter.com/GcoP9YWlUw

— Boston Fleet (@PWHL_Boston) February 19, 2026

Here’s all you need to know about Keller, from stats to her magical run at the Olympics.

Megan Keller College Stats

Keller, from Farmington Hills, Michigan, started her career at Boston College. While there, the All-American won the Cammi Granato Award, becoming the first defenseman to win the Player of the Year twice.

Keller finished with 158 points, becoming Boston College's all-time leader in defenseman scoring. 

"The hardest worker, the player that does whatever you ask of her and pushes the envelope for everyone, also keeps it light, keeps it light in the locker room, keeps it light on the ice for her teammates. She's just an incredible teammate," former coach Katie Crowley said about Keller via CBS News.

Megan Keller PWHL Stats

Keller became a founding member of the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association following college. She later became one of the first members of the Boston Fleet in the new PWHL.

Initially an alternate captain, Keller was named to the Second Team All-Star in the PWHL’s inaugural season. In 2023-24, Keller was a PWHL Defender of the Year finalist and Second Team All-Star. Following the departure of Hilary Knight, Keller became the official captain of the Fleet.

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Keller had four goals, eleven assists, and 15 points in her first season with Boston. Her second year saw her score five goals, have eight assists, and have 13 points. Before the Olympic break, Keller had five goals, six assists, and eleven points.

It’s safe to say she will shatter her previous records when action resumes.

Megan Keller Olympic Stats

Scoring the game-winning goal to clinch gold for Team USA this year, Keller tied the tournament lead with nine points. That total is tied for the second-highest by a defender in a single Olympic tournament.

Keller would score three goals at the 2026 Olympics and six assists, more than her run in 2022 (zero and four) and 2018 (zero and two).

Jack Hughes, who scored the golden goal for the men's team, also in overtime against Canada, shouted out Keller after scoring.