Fresh off their contrasting 2026 Winter Olympics journeys, alpine skiing legends Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin are showing love for fellow Team USA gold medalist Hilary Knight after her hilarious and pointed appearance on Saturday Night Live.
Knight, captain of the victorious U.S. women’s ice hockey team, joined teammate Megan Keller and men’s hockey stars Jack and Quinn Hughes during host Connor Storrie’s monologue on the March 1 episode. The group stepped out wearing their fresh Olympic gold medals to thunderous applause—especially for the women—amid a lighthearted roast tied to recent headlines.
The cameo came in the wake of controversy surrounding President Donald Trump’s congratulatory call to the men’s team after their gold-medal win over Canada. Trump’s joke about potentially being “impeached” if he didn’t invite the women’s team too sparked backlash, with some criticizing the men’s reaction.
Knight flipped the script masterfully on SNL. After the Hughes brothers noted the men’s team hadn’t won gold since 1980 (46 years prior), Knight quipped, “It was gonna be just us, but we thought we’d invite the guys, too.” Keller piled on: “Yeah, we thought we’d give them a little moment to shine.” The crowd erupted, turning the moment into a viral celebration of the women’s dominance and unity.
Knight later posted on Instagram about the experience, captioning: “Rewriting the script. And yes… everyone’s invited. Electric @NBCSNL,” alongside photos from the night.
The post quickly drew reactions from across the Olympic world, including heartfelt support from Vonn and Shiffrin.
Lindsey Vonn commented: “This was so awesome.”
Mikaela Shiffrin wrote: “Damn Straight!!”
Other gold medalists like Elana Meyers Taylor and Taylor Heise also chimed in, amplifying the positive vibes.
Vonn, 41, is currently recovering from a devastating crash just seconds into her downhill run at Milano Cortina, suffering a complex tibia fracture (plus complications that required multiple surgeries and nearly cost her leg). Despite the setback, she’s stayed engaged with Team USA’s successes from afar.
Shiffrin, meanwhile, snapped a long Olympic medal drought with a dominant gold in slalom, adding to her legendary resume while finishing fourth in team combined and 11th in giant slalom.
Knight’s SNL moment—and the enthusiastic shoutouts from skiing’s biggest stars—perfectly captured the unbreakable spirit of Team USA athletes across sports. From the slopes to the ice, these women are rewriting scripts and lifting each other up. 🇺🇸🔥
What a way to keep the Olympic glow alive!
