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Where were you when Zach Werenski set up Jack Hughes for the Golden Goal in Milan?

"He makes that play happen."

Michael Arace

23 Feb 2026 — 8 min read

Here, Blue Jackets goaltenders Jet Greaves (in net) and Elvis Merzlikins (left) get some work in prior to practice at the Ice Haus Sunday morning. At the very time this photo was taken, Team USA was being presented with gold medals after beating Canada 2-1 in overtime at the Milano Cortina Olympic Games. In fact, the ceremony is playing on a television set in the lobby behind Greaves.

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