Canada will face the United States in the men’s hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Puck drop is set for 8:10 a.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 22 at Santagiulia Arena in Milan. Gold is on the line as the sport’s fiercest rivals meet again on the Olympic stage.
How to Watch Canada vs. USA (Gold Medal Game)
United States: Peacock, NBC
Canada: CBC, CBC Gem, Sportsnet (SN), TSN (JIP), ICI Télé, RDS2
Streaming Options: Peacock, CBC Gem, Sportsnet app, TSN app, other provider-based streaming platforms.
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Betting Odds & Prediction (Canada vs. USA)
Spread: USA +1.5 (-260), Canada -1.5 (+205)
Moneyline: USA +102, Canada -122
Total: Over 5.5 (+128), Under 5.5 (-122)
Canada enters as a slight favorite at -122 on the moneyline. The United States sits close behind at +102, reflecting how evenly matched these teams are. The total of 5.5 goals suggests oddsmakers expect tight checking with elite finishers on both sides.
Prediction: Canada 3, USA 2.
Expect a fast start and disciplined structure. Canada’s depth down the middle gives it a narrow edge late.
Canada vs. USA: Game Preview
Canada reached the final with comeback wins over Czechia and Finland. Connor McDavid leads the tournament in scoring with 13 points, while Macklin Celebrini (5 goals) and Nathan MacKinnon provide scoring punch. Sidney Crosby remains day-to-day.
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The United States handled Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinal after an overtime win over Sweden. Auston Matthews anchors a deep forward group, and Connor Hellebuyck provides stability in net.
Both rosters feature NHL talent throughout. Special teams and goaltending could decide the outcome.
Canada Men’s Projected Lineup
Forwards:
Macklin Celebrini – Connor McDavid – Tom Wilson
Bo Horvat – Nathan MacKinnon – Seth Jarvis
Mitch Marner – Nick Suzuki – Mark Stone
Brandon Hagel – Sam Bennett – Brad Marchand
Defense:
Devon Toews – Cale Makar
Thomas Harley – Colton Parayko
Travis Sanheim – Drew Doughty
Goalies:
Jordan Binnington
Logan Thompson
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USA Men’s Projected Lineup
Forwards:
Brady Tkachuk – Jack Eichel – Matthew Tkachuk
Jake Guentzel – Auston Matthews – Matt Boldy
Jack Hughes – Dylan Larkin – Tage Thompson
J.T. Miller – Brock Nelson – Vincent Trocheck
Defense:
Quinn Hughes – Charlie McAvoy
Jaccob Slavin – Brock Faber
Jake Sanderson – Zach Werenski
Goalies:
Connor Hellebuyck
Jake Oettinger