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Both the United States and Canada remain at the top of women’s hockey, and now they’ll face off for gold.

In their first clash at the Winter Games, the United States women’s hockey team delivered a dominant performance in arguably one of the most storied rivalries in sports, defeating Canada 5-0 and securing the top spot in Group A.

However, the Canadians were without their captain, Marie-Philip Poulin. She did not play in Team Canada’s preliminary-round game against the United States after being sidelined with a lower-body injury sustained in a match against Czechia.

By the time the final horn sounded, the U.S. had not only secured a crucial shutout but also the top seed in the knockout bracket.

LIVE: Watch Olympic women’s hockey on Peacock

The rivalry between the USA and Canada is regarded as one of the most intense in Olympic history, fueled by their longstanding dominance, multiple gold-medal encounters, and their fierce competition, especially in ice hockey.

Although the USA women’s team has performed sensationally, hockey holds a central place in Canadian national identity. A loss to the U.S. is often seen as a significant setback, regardless of the Americans’ talent level. 

The Sporting News follows all the action in the storied rivalry where the United States battles Canada for gold.

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USA vs. Canada hockey score

USA vs. Canada live updates, highlights from 2026 Olympic women’s gold medal game

1:22 p.m.: Canada cannot capitalize on their advantage, though they nearly snuck one past Aerin Frankel. The USA has now killed 12 straight power plays at this Olympics.

1:20 p.m.: Team Canada will get the first power play of the game because the United States had too many players on the ice. Canada has the No. 1 power play in the Olympics.

1:17 p.m.: Both nations have generated dangerous opportunities, with the USA leading in shots on goal with 3. However, neither team has been able to strike first.

1:04 p.m.: Plenty of support from the USA men’s hockey team.

12:55 p.m.: The projected Team USA lineup for their gold medal game against Canada.

12:53 p.m.: Some key notes ahead of today’s match between Team USA and Team Canada.

12:45 p.m.: Safe to say these teams need no added motivation in this gold medal showdown.

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How to watch USA vs. Canada women’s hockey

USA vs. Canada start time

The puck will drop between the United States and Canada at 1:10 p.m. ET from Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Thursday.

USA vs. Canada channel

  • TV channel: NBC, USA Network
  • Live stream: Peacock

Tuesday’s game between the USA and Canada will be broadcast on NBC and USA Network and live-streamed on Peacock.

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Olympic women’s hockey schedule 2026

Here’s a look at the remaining schedule for the Olympic women’s hockey tournament in Milan.

Quarterfinals

Date Matchup Time
2/13 Sweden 2, Czechia 0 10:40 a.m.
2/13 USA 6, Italy 0 3:10 p.m.
2/14 Canada 5, Germany 1 10:40 a.m.
2/14 Switzerland 1, Finland 0 3:10 p.m.

Semifinals

Date Matchup Time
2/16 USA 5, Sweden 0 10:40 a.m.
2/16 Canada 2, Switzerland 1 3:10 p.m.

Bronze medal game

Date Matchup Time
2/19 Sweden vs. Switzerland 8:40 a.m.

Gold medal game

Date Matchup Time
2/19 USA vs. Canada 1:10 p.m.
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