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Canada and Switzerland have already faced off once in the Olympic women’s hockey tournament, but the stakes are now much higher with a trip to the gold medal game on the line.

The score from their preliminary round meeting might be deceiving. Canada won 4-0, but the Canadians were shut out in the first period and led only 1-0 through two periods. Can Switzerland figure out how to last the full length of the game defensively? 

If Canada can put at least a couple of goals on the board, it has to feel extremely positive about its chances. The Swiss scored only once in a quarterfinal win over Finland and combined for only one goal against Canada, Finland and the USA in group play. Switzerland’s offense desperately needs a jolt to win on Monday and avoid the bronze medal game.

For Canada, a win on Monday would present the opportunity for the nation to win its sixth women’s hockey gold medal in a span of seven Olympics.

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from the Olympic women’s hockey semifinal game between Canada and Switzerland. Follow along with all of the key moments below.

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Canada vs. Switzerland hockey score

Canada vs. Switzerland live updates, highlights from 2026 Olympic women’s hockey game

2:20 p.m.: Alongside Poulin, the legendary “Captain Clutch” is flanked by an elite supporting cast, including record-breaking point-scorer Sarah Nurse, star forward Sarah Fillier, and a stifling defense featuring veterans like Renata Fast and Jocelyne Larocque.

1:54 p.m.: Canada’s captain, Marie-Philip Poulin, is chasing history.

Canada’s Marie-Philip Poulin made history in her return from injury 🇨🇦🏒

The Canadian captain equalled the all-time women’s Olympic scoring record with a goal in Canada’s quarterfinal win against Germany at Milano Cortina 2026#MilestoneMoments presented by @petrocanada pic.twitter.com/Ky0wl1xUHP

— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) February 15, 2026

With one more goal, Poulin will be the all-time leading scorer in Olympics history. She scored in Canada’s last match to tie the record, and today against Switzerland she has a chance to etch her name in the record books.

If she does not do it against the Swiss, she’ll have to find the net against a United States team that is riding a five-game shutout streak.

1:32 p.m.: Whoever wins today’s game already knows their opponent: the United States of America.

Team USA, the tournament’s juggernaut, punched their ticket to the gold medal game earlier today with a 5-0 domination of Sweden. It was the team’s fifth consecutive shutout, now outscoring opponents 31-1 this tournament.

1:15 p.m.: Today’s matchup between Canada and Switzerland is a high-stakes semifinal showdown with a trip to the gold medal game on the line. While Canada has historically dominated this series — including a 4-0 win in the preliminary round — the Swiss have proven they can be a defensive nightmare, coming off a gritty 1-0 shutout upset over Finland.

The focal point for Canada will be captain Marie-Philip Poulin, who just tied the all-time Olympic goal record in her return from injury and looks to claim the title for herself today. Switzerland will counter with goaltender Andrea Brändli, who has been the tournament’s standout at the net, likely needing another 40-save performance to keep the clinical Canadian offense at bay.

How to watch Canada vs. Switzerland

Canada vs. Switzerland start time

• Date: Feb. 16
• Time: 3:10 p.m. ET

Canada and Switzerland will face off on Monday at 3:10 p.m. ET from the Milano Santagiulia IHO arena.

What channel is Canada vs. Switzerland on?

• TV channel: USA Network (U.S.), CBC (Canada)
• Live stream: Peacock (U.S.), CBC Gem (Canada)

Monday’s semifinal game between Canada and Switzerland will air on USA Network in the United States and on CBC in Canada. Fans can also catch the game live on Peacock (U.S.) and CBC Gem (Canada).

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