Megyn Kelly Faces Backlash for Hockey Question During Gold Medal Game

Megyn Kelly sparked a social media debate during the Team USA women's hockey gold medal game against Canada.

On February 19, she tweeted a question that left many fans baffled.

“Why do ppl keep calling the Megan Keller goal filthy/nasty/dirty in a good way? Can hockey fans pls explain?” Kelly inquired, following Keller's dramatic overtime goal that secured the win for Team USA.

Responses to Kelly's question came swiftly.

One fan stated, “Those things have been positive descriptors in sports for going on 30 years.”

Another user added humor to the situation, saying, “You aren’t even that old. My boomer parents understand this. 😂.”

Others took the opportunity to clarify the slang for Kelly.

Fox reporter Britt McHenry explained that the terms are “hockey slang for the most beautiful goal or display of skill you’ve ever seen. The highest praise!”

Another user remarked, “It’s nothing to do with hockey Megyn, it’s basic millennial slang! Nasty/filthy is used to express admiration for or being impressed by something.”

Despite the trolling, Kelly responded in good spirits, writing, “You guys are filthy! Thank you!” This interaction occurred in the wake of Team USA's thrilling victory, which saw Keller score the game-winning goal.

During her podcast, “The Megyn Kelly Show,” she expressed excitement over the historic moment. “Move over Megyn Kelly, make room for Megan Keller,” she declared, highlighting Keller's impressive performance in the game.

Keller, who hails from Farmington, Mich., discussed her goal, crediting teammate Taylor Heise for the assist. “A lot of times you get a little nervous trying to make a move,” Keller said. “Heise made a great pass up to me, just saw one defender and thought, ‘Why not?’”

The match was tense, with captain Hilary Knight tying the score with just over two minutes left in the third period.

Reflecting on the moment, Knight said, “I remember [head coach John Wroblewski] drawing it up. And I was like, ‘Yeah, this is our moment. Here we go.’”

Knight's goal also marked a milestone in her Olympic career, as she now holds the U.S. record for goals and points in Olympic history, with totals of 15 and 33, respectively. Teammate Kendall Coyne Schofield praised Knight’s achievement, stating, “I said it yesterday, Hilary always goes out with a bang.”