<P> In 1924 , the tournament was played in a round - robin format , consisting of a preliminary round and a medal round . The medals were awarded based on win -- loss records during the medal round . This format was used until 1988 , although the number of teams and games played varied slightly . The Toronto Granites , representing Canada , became one of the dominant hockey teams in Olympic history , outscoring opponents 110 -- 3 , led by Harry Watson , who scored 36 goals . The United States won silver and Great Britain won bronze . Watson 's 36 goals remains the tournament record for career goals . He also set the record for career points with 36 ( assists were not counted at the time ) , which stood until 2010 . </P>
<P> In 1924 , the tournament was played in a round - robin format , consisting of a preliminary round and a medal round . The medals were awarded based on win -- loss records during the medal round . This format was used until 1988 , although the number of teams and games played varied slightly . The Toronto Granites , representing Canada , became one of the dominant hockey teams in Olympic history , outscoring opponents 110 -- 3 , led by Harry Watson , who scored 36 goals . The United States won silver and Great Britain won bronze . Watson 's 36 goals remains the tournament record for career goals . He also set the record for career points with 36 ( assists were not counted at the time ) , which stood until 2010 . </P>
most goals scored in a hockey game olympics
most goals scored in a hockey game olympics
36
36