Photographer captures Jack Hughes’ toothless grin after gold medal win

Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal for Team USA, securing their first men’s hockey Olympic gold medal since 1980. A striking photo captured by photographer Elsa Garrison shows Hughes celebrating with a bloodied mouth and chipped teeth, draped in an American flag. The image quickly went viral, highlighting the excitement of the moment after the team’s victory over Canada. Garrison, who had positioned herself to capture the celebration, expressed surprise at the photo’s popularity and the joy of capturing such a historic moment.

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