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USA vs Canada Ice Hockey Gold Medal Final at 2026 Winter Olympics
The highly anticipated men's ice hockey gold medal game between the United States and Canada takes place today at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy, with puck drop at 14:10 CET (8:10 a.m. ET). Both teams are unbeaten in the tournament, with the U.S. defeating Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinal and Canada beating Finland 3-2 with Nathan MacKinnon scoring the winning goal with 36 seconds remaining.
This is the first Olympic gold medal game between the two nations since 2010 in Vancouver, when Sidney Crosby scored the overtime winner for Canada.
Multiple Streaming Options Available for Olympics Hockey Final
The USA vs Canada men's hockey final can be watched on NBC and streamed on Peacock in the United States. In Canada, the game will be broadcast on CBC, Bell Media, and Rogers Media.
Peacock's streaming schedule for Sunday shows the hockey final at 8:10 a.m. ET as one of the final gold medal events of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Final Day of 2026 Winter Olympics Competition
February 22, 2026 marks the final day of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, with gold medals being awarded in bobsledding, cross-country skiing, curling, and men's ice hockey. The Olympics conclude with the closing ceremony scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET.
Canada's Ice Hockey Team Seeks First Gold Since 2014
Canada's men's national ice hockey team has not won Olympic gold since the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, when NHL players last competed in the Games. The team has won nine Olympic gold medals historically and will aim to reclaim the title against the unbeaten United States.
USA Seeks First Olympic Hockey Gold Since 1980
The United States men's ice hockey team has not won Olympic gold since the 'Miracle on Ice' at Lake Placid in 1980. The U.S. team advanced to the final with a dominant 6-2 victory over Slovakia in the semifinal, led by Jack Hughes' two goals.
Connor Hellebuyck Leads USA Goaltending with Elite Save Percentage
U.S. goalie Connor Hellebuyck has posted the best save percentage at 94.74% after allowing just five goals on 95 shots through the tournament. This strong goaltending performance has been crucial to the USA's unbeaten run to the gold medal game.
Canada Showcases Offensive Depth Heading into Olympic Final
Canada has scored 27 goals in the tournament compared to 24 for the United States and holds the best shooting percentage at 13.43%. The Canadian team is expected to feature star forwards including Auston Matthews, Jake Guentzel, Nathan MacKinnon, and Connor McDavid in the gold medal matchup.
Sidney Crosby Questionable for Canada's Olympic Hockey Final
Canada defenseman Josh Morrissey is ruled out with an upper-body injury, while legendary forward Sidney Crosby is questionable after a lower-body issue but has practiced. The United States reported no new major injuries heading into the championship game.
Projected USA Lineup Features Hughes Brothers and Elite Talent
The U.S. lineup for the gold medal game is projected to include Jack Hughes, Dylan Larkin, and Tage Thompson providing depth alongside potential frontline center Auston Matthews. Earlier concerns around defenseman Charlie McAvoy and goalie Connor Hellebuyck have been resolved.
Both Teams Needed Overtime in Quarter-Final Round
Both Canada and the United States required overtime victories in the quarterfinals before advancing through the semifinals unbeaten. Players have characterized the upcoming gold medal clash as a 'battle for the ages.'
Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony Scheduled for February 22
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will conclude with a closing ceremony on Sunday, February 22 at 2:30 p.m. ET following the completion of all final gold medal events. The games have run from February 6-22 with comprehensive coverage available on NBC and Peacock.