Milan-Cortina 2026 has been one of the most dramatic Winter Olympics in history - in sporting and political terms - so it is appropriate that the final medal event could be the most explosive of all.

Team USA is going to the gold medal game in the Winter Olympics, facing rival Canada, after defeating Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinal.

Milan, Italy — February 20, 2026 — In a dramatic semifinal matchup at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Team Canada is trailing Team Finland 2–1 after two periods of play. The game, which carries a spot in the

The gold-medal game at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics was the most-watched women’s hockey game on record, according to NBC. The game between the United States and Canada averaged 5.3 million viewers on USA Network and Peacock,

It's sure to be another classic at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, as a bevy of NHL talent takes the ice

SportsLine's expert Mike Tierney reveals his United States vs. Canada picks for their Winter Olympics women's hockey gold-medal matchup on Thursday

Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards notched a crucial assist as the U.S. women's hockey team earned its third Olympic gold medal in overtime over Canada.