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The women’s ice hockey portion of the 2026 Winter Olympics is rounding into gear, but there is still one preliminary game left before the knockout stage begins.
Canada and Finland were set to open the Olympics against each other, but the game had to be postponed as Finland dealt with a Norovirus outbreak. Therefore, the game will be made up on Thursday, one day before the knockout stage for women’s ice hockey will kick off.
Both Canada and Finland will automatically move on to the next round, but this game is important for seeding. Canada enters the game with six points and in second place in Group A, but a Finland win in regulation would help the Fins jump Canada in the standings.
STREAM: Watch Canada vs. Finland live on Peacock
Canada is coming off a 5-0 blowout loss against Team USA, marking the first time that Canada got shut out in an Olympic hockey match. However, they were without star player Marie-Philip Poulin, who is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Meanwhile, Finland won its first match of the Olympics against Switzerland on Tuesday and needs any kind of points to improve its standing ahead of the quarterfinals. Finland can finish second, third or fourth in the Group A standings depending on how it does against Canada.
The Sporting News is tracking live scores, updates and highlights from the 2026 Olympic women’s hockey game between Canada and Finland. Follow along for full updates from Milan-Cortina.
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Canada vs. Finland score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | F | |
| Canada | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| Finland | — | — | — | — | 0 |
Canada vs. Finland updates, highlights from 2026 Olympic women’s hockey game
All times ET.
8:15 a.m. — Canadian star Marie-Philip Poulin will miss today’s game against Finland with a right leg injury, marking her second consecutive game missed. Coach Troy Ryan hinted Poulin could return for the quarterfinals, saying a couple of days of rest will be a big help.
Canada’s Head Coach Troy Ryan says that Captain Marie-Philip Poulin skated this morning with medical staff and coaches and “she felt well, obviously not good enough right now to put her in the game (against Finland) so an extra couple days will do her justice.”@CBCOlympics… pic.twitter.com/353Bk9YGzP
— Claire Hanna (@clahanna) February 12, 2026
How to watch Canada vs. Finland
Canada vs. Finland start time
- Date: Thursday, Feb. 12
- Time: 8:30 a.m. ET
The final preliminary round game between Canada and Finland will begin at 8:30 a.m. ET from Milan-Cortina. The game will be going up against a packed schedule of men’s hockey games as the men begin their Olympic journey.
Canada vs. Finland TV channel
CBC is broadcasting all Olympic ice hockey games in Canada, while the network is streaming the games on CBC Gem. Fans in the United States can stream the game live on Peacock.
Women’s ice hockey Olympics schedule
Quarterfinals
| Date | Matchup | Time |
| 2/13 | Czechia vs. TBD | 10:40 a.m. |
| 2/13 | USA vs. Italy | 3:10 p.m. |
| 2/14 | Canada vs. TBD | 10:40 a.m. |
| 2/14 | Finland vs. TBD | 3:10 p.m. |
Semifinals
| Date | Matchup | Time |
| 2/16 | TBD vs. TBD | 10:40 a.m. |
| 2/16 | TBD vs. TBD | 3:10 p.m. |
Bronze medal game
| Date | Matchup | Time |
| 2/19 | TBD vs. TBD | 8:40 a.m. |
Gold medal game
| Date | Matchup | Time |
| 2/19 | TBD vs. TBD | 1:10 p.m. |
