Hughes meets photographer who snapped iconic Olympic photo

Devils forward, Team USA hero signs copy of picture for Elsa Garrison in pregame meeting

Hughes with photographer Elsa Garrison

© New Jersey Devils

By Christopher Detwiler
@Chris_Detwiler NHL.com Staff Writer

It’s a photo of Jack Hughes that will go down in history.

And now, the subject of the iconic photograph has met the photographer.

The New Jersey Devils forward met up with Elsa Garrison – who snapped the iconic shot of Hughes, draped in an American flag, celebrating after his golden goal at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 – before the Devils game against the New York Rangers on Saturday.

Garrison is a New Jersey local and often photographs Devils games.

The two posed for a photo after Hughes gifted Garrison with a signed copy of the picture.

hughes-usa-sider-flag

© Elsa/Getty Images

Garrison is also the photographer behind the picture of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley’s backwards hurdle from 2024, and the photo of Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles bowing to gold medalist Rebeca Andrade at the 2024 Games.

Related Content

Devils honor Team USA women’s hockey team with ceremonial puck drop

Hellebuyck reveals puck mark on goalie stick from iconic Olympic save

Team USA run to gold medal inspire memories of Olympics past

Short Shifts

Short Shifts Power Rankings: March 6

Kopitar gets standing ovation, special shirts for 1,500th NHL game

Sharks visit local elementary school, read to students

Devils honor Team USA women’s hockey team with ceremonial puck drop

Red Wings celebrate Kane for breaking U.S. scoring record with special ceremony

Hellebuyck reveals puck mark on goalie stick from iconic Olympic save

Thompson gets warm welcome in return to Buffalo

Hughes brothers embrace ‘buzz’ of late-night TV spots after winning gold medal

Yankees’ Aaron Judge shouts out Team USA Olympic success

Star Wears: Predators award whitewater rafting gear to player of game

Ducks honor Quenneville for 1,000 career wins

Wild honor Team USA gold medalists with pregame ceremony

Famous Australian exports meet as Blues' Walker hangs with 'Bluey' characters

Schaefer shares special message for Martin during OHL Hall of Fame induction

Woodard, Abercrombie drop puck at Capitals Black History celebration

Short Shifts Power Rankings: February 27

Panthers celebrate Team USA gold medal with special ceremonial puck drop

Devils celebrate Hughes, Team USA gold medal in 1st game back from break