US women’s hockey came an inch away from gold over Canada (GIF)

The US women’s hockey team suffered a heartbreaking loss to Canada in the gold medal game on Thursday. It was a bittersweet feeling for the US as they received their silver medals after blowing a 2-0 lead with just 3:26 remaining in the game.

Canada was able to cut America’s lead to one on a goal from Brianne Jenner. Marie-Philip Poulin then tied the game with 55 seconds remaining and an extra attacker on the ice for Canada. They went on to win on a power play goal in overtime.

To make matters worse for the US, there was an opportunity for an empty-net goal with roughly a minute left that rung off the post. The US literally came an inch away from a gold medal, though Canada deserved to win the game. The Canadians never gave up and played with a sense of urgency until the final whistle. They could have just as easily packed it in.

GIF via @PeteBlackburn