USA and Canada Men's Ice Hockey Semi-Final Schedule and Results for Winter Olympics 2026

The final four teams face off today in what promises to be an electrifying day of hockey, involving several potential overtime finishes. The men's ice hockey competition has progressed into the knockout rounds at the 2026 Winter Olympics, after both Canada and the USA successfully topped their respective groups.

Historic Context and NHL Participation

The past three winners of the gold medal have been Finland, Olympic Athletes from Russia (OAR), and Canada, with Canada's victory occurring in 2014. Four years prior to that, in 2010, Canada secured the gold once more by defeating the USA in the final held in Vancouver. The USA has accumulated a total of 11 medals in ice hockey competition but has not claimed the gold medal since 1980, over 45 years ago. Their only other gold medal was achieved in 1960.

Notably, 2026 marks the first time since 2014 that NHL players have participated in Olympic ice hockey. Historically, the NHL and International Olympic Committee have struggled to reach an agreement on allowing NHL players to compete. This was the case in both 2018 and 2022, significantly affecting teams such as the USA, Canada, and many other nations.

Favourites and Predictions

With the inclusion of NHL players once again, Canada is widely regarded as the favourite to win the gold medal in Milan. The USA follows closely behind as the second favourite, although they are also touted as the team to beat in the women's ice hockey competition.

Men's Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Schedule and Results

Play-off Round (February 17)

Czech Republic 3-2 Denmark
Sweden 5-1 Latvia
Germany 5-1 France
Switzerland 3-0 Italy

Quarter-finals (February 18)

Czech Republic 3-4 Canada
Sweden 1-2 USA
Germany 2-6 Slovakia
Switzerland 2-3 Finland

Semi-finals

February 20: USA vs Slovakia (3.10pm ET)
February 21: Canada vs Finland (10.40am ET)

Final (February 22)

Canada or Finland vs USA or Slovakia (8.10am ET)

Bronze Medal Match (February 21)

Canada or Finland vs USA or Slovakia (3.40pm ET)

USA Group C Results

February 12: Latvia 1-5 USA
February 14: USA 6-3 Denmark
February 15: USA 5-1 Germany

Canada Group A Results

February 12: Czech Republic 0-5 Canada
February 13: Switzerland 1-5 Canada
February 15: Canada 10-2 France

All games will be played at either the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena or the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Teams have been conducting their training sessions at the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena in preparation for the Games.