The Canadian women’s hockey team lost the gold but inspired a country of fans on Thursday who watched their underdog fight against the United States in an Olympic faceoff.

The USA's 5-0 win against rival Canada in the preliminary round was an anomaly in the history of Olympics women's hockey.

Megan Keller netted the winner to dethrone their arch rivals in an instant classic, sealing a spine-tingling affair and bringing a roar of American joy that echoed throughout Santagiulia Arena.