Twitter melts down after U.S. beats Canada to win gold

It's safe to say that the women's gold medal game was one for the ages, as the U.S. finally ended Canada's reign to win gold at PyeongChang 2018 following a dramatic shootout.

There was a mix of joy and pain on the ice, but emotions were also running high on social media as Twitter was abuzz during one of the most exciting meetings between the two hockey giants.

After such a lengthy gold drought, Americans were predictably ecstatic to see their women finally beat Canada:

Mission complete ✅

20 years later, #TeamUSA is GOLDEN ONCE AGAIN! 🥇 pic.twitter.com/dYFVmkTCno
— U.S. Olympic Team (@TeamUSA) February 22, 2018

Golden. pic.twitter.com/PJdswV1NUR
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 22, 2018

I did hate shootouts yesterday, but maybe they are not too bad after all! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 USA. And I do love our flag!! pic.twitter.com/njqBSA83b4
— Coach Tony Granato (@TonyGranato) February 22, 2018

So so so ridiculously overjoyed for them!!! They’re such good friends, amazing teammates, and great ambassadors for their sport, and @TeamUSA.
— Alex Shibutani (@AlexShibutani) February 22, 2018

YEEEEEAAAAHHHH @TeamUSA women!!! UMD’s own Maddie Rooney ends it!! Way to start off the #BorderBattle day the right way!! So full of 🇺🇸 pride. Now we try to follow them in Part 2 tonight! #PyeongChang2018 #oneteam @usahockey
— Tyler George (@tgeorge1323) February 22, 2018

1/2 of @ayeshacurry is so mad right now that we just beat Canada on the ICE! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) February 22, 2018

I’m going to be exhausted tomorrow but it was worth staying up late to watch @usahockey women take gold!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
What a game!!!!
— Matt Bonner (@mattbonner_15) February 22, 2018

So proud of @AmandaKessel8 and the whole USA Women’s National team. #letsgousa #goldmedal
— Phil Kessel (@PKessel81) February 22, 2018

@ToreyKrug @Matt_Grzelcyk5 we couldn’t be more proud of the girls! Congratulations on gold so beyond deserved !!! 🥇🥇🥇 https://t.co/BM9cWpQj9r
— Charlie McAvoy (@CMcAvoy44) February 22, 2018

Freaky Deaky wit’ the puck! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/BDTeChOQxE
— Arsenio Hall (@ArsenioHall) February 22, 2018

1998: 🇺🇸
2002: 🇨🇦
2006: 🇨🇦
2010: 🇨🇦
2014: 🇨🇦
2018: 🇺🇸
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 22, 2018

One of the greatest games I’ve ever seen, any sport.
— T.J. Quinn (@TJQuinnESPN) February 22, 2018

The U.S. triumph just happened to occur on the exact same day as another monumental moment in the hockey program's history:

Feb. 22, 1980: U.S. men end the Soviet Union's streak of four straight Olympic hockey gold medals

Feb. 22, 2018: U.S. women end Canada's streak of four straight Olympic hockey gold medals
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 22, 2018

The impossible becomes possible when you BELIEVE! 38 years ago today! #teamUSA pic.twitter.com/AY5J7FSKAu
— Jim Craig (@JimCraigUSA) February 22, 2018

Let the trolling begin:

meanwhile... pic.twitter.com/ghLApajgzx
— Olympic Hockey on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) February 22, 2018

That is a heartbroken bench, now being trolled by arena DJ playing Born in USA pic.twitter.com/NG5EjBnOH1
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) February 22, 2018

Canadians were quick to console their compatriots in South Korea:

Hold your heads high @hc_women. @justintrudeau and all of Canada are very proud. Great game. 🇨🇦❤️@TeamCanada pic.twitter.com/82EUcTTX50
— Hayley Wickenheiser (@wick_22) February 22, 2018

A heartbreaking loss, but we and all Canadians are so incredibly proud of you @HC_Women. 🥈#PyeongChang2018 pic.twitter.com/8avDC3kdYb
— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) February 22, 2018

They played with courage, composure, and grit. We are so proud of you!!!! https://t.co/OFeBOQ5Lsc
— Tessa Virtue (@tessavirtue) February 22, 2018

U are loved,strong & such an inspiration to the world.Exceptional women @TeamCanada #hockey who fought for us with all your heart.That’s all we care about.Hold your heads high.U made Canada proud ♥️🇨🇦 @MeghanAgosta @fortino_laura77 @natspooner5 @Mikkelson12 @pou29 ...
— Kaillie Humphries (@BobsledKaillie) February 22, 2018

Congrats to both teams. Thanks you to both teams. These women put on a show. What a rivalry. Tough way to lose but USA women wouldn’t give Canada an inch. Congrats on the #Gold 🇺🇸🇨🇦
— Colby Armstrong (@armdog) February 22, 2018

For your play.
For your passion.
For hockey.

You will always be our heroes.

Thank you for an incredible @Olympics, @HC_Women. #PyeongChang2018 pic.twitter.com/Yj9L7II58F
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) February 22, 2018