The United States and Canada face off in the men’s ice hockey final, vying for a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina on Sunday.
How to Watch USA vs Canada
- When: Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Time: 8:10 AM ET (Re-aire USA Network 4:30 PM ET)
- TV Channel: NBC, Peacock Live
- Live Stream: Peacock (watch now)
The gold medal clash between the United States men’s national ice hockey team and the Canada men’s national ice hockey team brings one of the most storied rivalries in international hockey to the biggest stage in sport.
Historically, Canada has held the upper hand in Olympic gold medal showdowns, winning both previous men’s gold medals against the U.S. and prevailing in recent best-on-best competitions, including a 4 Nations Face-Off final that went to overtime thanks to a golden goal by Connor McDavid. With NHL players back at the Olympics for the first time since 2014, Team USA is chasing its first Olympic men’s hockey gold since the legendary “Miracle on Ice” in 1980, adding intensity and historical weight to this final.
On the ice, the offensive firepower in this matchup is as elite as it gets, with Connor McDavid leading all tournament scorers with a staggering 13 points, and Macklin Celebrini has been a consistent goal threat, while Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby provide veteran scoring punch.
Team USA counters with a balanced attack paced by Quinn Hughes, controlling the play from the blue line, and a trio of forwards, Jack Hughes, Auston Matthews, and Jack Eichel, all contributing big numbers in goals and assists through the tournament. Goaltending and special teams will be crucial, but when these firepower lines collide, the gold medal game could hinge on just one shift or finish, a fitting stage for one of hockey’s greatest rivalries.
This is a great Winter Games ice hockey matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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