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Canada began its Olympic journey with a bang on Thursday, rolling past Czechia for a 5-0 victory. Can Switzerland slow its momentum?
The Swiss aren’t to be underestimated after a similarly dominant 4-0 win over France in their Olympic opener, but Canada’s powerful offense could be difficult to slow down. Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby combined for five points purely through assists on Thursday, while five different players scored for the Canadians.
Switzerland, with 43 shots on goal in the win over France, will be under pressure to keep up with Canada’s offense for the full 60 minutes.
STREAM: Watch Canada vs. Switzerland live with Peacock
A win would put Canada in pole position in Group A, even if there is still work ahead. Canada already owns a victory over Czechia and will be a massive favorite against France on Sunday. If Switzerland wants to win Group A, an upset in Milan on Friday has to be in the cards.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from Friday’s Olympic men’s hockey game between Canada and Switzerland. Follow along with all of the key moments below.
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Canada vs. Switzerland hockey score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | F | |
| Canada | 1 | – | – | – |
| Switzerland | – | – | – | – |
Canada vs. Switzerland updates, highlights, results from 2026 Olympic men’s hockey game
3:21 p.m.: Akira Schmid denies captain Sidney Crosby and keeps the deficit within one.
3:20 p.m.: GOAL! Who else but Connor McDavid to bury the opening goal of the game? Nathan MacKinnon was credited with the assist on the power play goal.
🚨 GOAL! / BUT! Connor McDavid!
🇨🇦 1-0 🇨🇭#MilanoCortina2026 | @OHFHockey | @EdmontonOilers pic.twitter.com/kjMwIL4Gr5
— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) February 13, 2026
3:18 p.m.: To prevent a Sam Bennett breakaway, Dean Kukan committed a tripping penalty. Team Canada will get the first man advantage of the game and send out their impressive unit.
3:15 p.m.: Both nations had excellent scoring opportunities within the first 4 minutes, but neither team capitalized. Team Canada owes Logan Thompson, whereas Switzerland can thank the post.
2:38 p.m.: Switzerland out on the ice ahead of their duel with Team Canada.
Hockey players are best creatures of habit. Switzerland is four minutes into their warmup already before Canada takes the ice because, well, #NHL warmups are only 16 minutes long. Never change. 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/t04ICKo90p
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) February 13, 2026
2:15 p.m.: The lineup for Team Canada for their clash with Switzerland.
TGIF. 🇨🇦
Duel du vendredi. 🇨🇦#MilanoCortina2026 pic.twitter.com/5s4wWgwb99
— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) February 13, 2026
2:08 p.m.: Wherever Macklin Celebrini ventures, success invariably accompanies the young talent.
Will the #StanleyCup Playoffs be next for Macklin Celebrini if the @SanJoseSharks get in? 👀
(H/T: @CurtisPashelka)
📺: Canada vs. Switzerland at the #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics TODAY at 3:10p ET on @peacock, @cbcsports, & @cbcgem! pic.twitter.com/tzbxBRylhG
— NHL (@NHL) February 13, 2026
MORE: Canada Olympic hockey schedule, results for 2026
How to watch Canada vs. Switzerland
Canada vs. Switzerland start time
- Date: Friday, Feb. 13
- Time: 3:10 p.m. ET
Canada will try to follow its dominant opener when the puck drops at 3:10 p.m. ET on Friday from the Milano Santagiulia IHO arena.
What channel is Canada vs. Switzerland on?
- TV Channel: CBC (Canada)
- Live Stream: Peacock (United States), CBC Gem (Canada)
Friday’s game between Canada and Switzerland will air on CBC in Canada, but it will not air on cable in the United States. Viewers in the U.S. can watch the game on Peacock, while Canadian viewers can stream it on CBC Gem.
Olympic men’s hockey schedule 2026
Wednesday, Feb. 11
| Group | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Group B | Slovakia 4, Finland 1 | 10:40 a.m. |
| Group B | Sweden 5, Italy 2 | 3:10 p.m. |
Thursday, Feb. 12
| Group | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Group A | Switzerland 4, France 0 | 6:10 a.m. |
| Group A | Canada 5, Czechia 0 | 10:40 a.m. |
| Group C | United States 5, Latvia 1 | 3:10 p.m. |
| Group C | Germany 3, Denmark 1 | 3:10 p.m. |
Friday, Feb. 13
| Group | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Group B | Finland vs. Sweden | 6:10 a.m. |
| Group B | Italy vs. Slovakia | 6:10 a.m. |
| Group A | France vs. Czechia | 10:40 a.m. |
| Group A | Canada vs. Switzerland | 3:10 p.m. |
Saturday, Feb. 14
| Group | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Group B | Sweden vs. Slovakia | 6:10 a.m. |
| Group C | Germany vs. Latvia | 6:10 a.m. |
| Group B | Finland vs. Italy | 10:40 a.m. |
| Group C | United States vs. Denmark | 3:10 p.m. |
Sunday, Feb. 15
| Group | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Group A | Switzerland vs. Czechia | 6:10 a.m. |
| Group A | Canada vs. France | 10:40 a.m. |
| Group C | United States vs. Germany | 3:10 p.m. |
| Group C | Denmark vs. Latvia | 3:10 p.m. |
Tuesday, Feb. 17
| Round | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Playoffs | TBD vs. TBD | 6:10 a.m. |
| Playoffs | TBD vs. TBD | 6:10 a.m. |
| Playoffs | TBD vs. TBD | 10:40 a.m. |
| Playoffs | TBD vs. TBD | 3:10 p.m. |
Wednesday, Feb. 18
| Round | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Quarterfinals | TBD vs. TBD | 6:10 a.m. |
| Quarterfinals | TBD vs. TBD | 10:40 a.m. |
| Quarterfinals | TBD vs. TBD | 12:10 p.m. |
| Quarterfinals | TBD vs. TBD | 3:10 p.m. |
Friday, Feb. 20
| Round | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Semifinals | TBD vs. TBD | 10:40 a.m. |
| Semifinals | TBD vs. TBD | 3:10 p.m. |
Saturday, Feb. 21
| Round | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Bronze medal game | TBD vs. TBD | 2:40 p.m. |
Sunday, Feb. 22
| Round | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Gold medal game | TBD vs. TBD | 8:10 a.m. |
