MILAN – The unbeaten U.S. Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team aims to conclude its journey at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games with a win against Canada in the gold medal match, scheduled for Thursday (Feb. 19).
The puck will drop at 7:10 p.m. CET (1:10 p.m. ET) and can be watched live on USA Network or streamed on Peacock.
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TODAY’S MATCH UP
This match represents the gold medal game of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The U.S. enters the game with a record of 6-0-0-0 (W-OTW-OTL-L), having progressed to the gold medal match following a 5-0 win over Sweden. A victory today would signify the first time since 1998 that the team has gone undefeated on the way to securing a gold medal.
ALL TIME AGAINST CANADA
As the two teams take the ice this evening, it will be their 12th all-time encounter at the Olympics. The U.S. holds a record of 3-1-1-6 against Canada in Olympic matchups.
LAST TIME AGAINST CANADA
The teams faced each other nine days ago on Feb. 10 in the final game of the preliminary round. Hannah Bilka netted two goals, and Aerin Frankel achieved a 20-save shutout, leading the U.S. to a 5-0 win. This victory secured Team USA the top overall seed heading into the playoffs.
IN THE GOLD MEDAL GAME
Today marks the seventh occasion the U.S. has participated in the gold medal game at the Olympics. Historically, the U.S. has a record of 2-4 in gold medal matches, having claimed gold in 1998 and 2018.
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EIGHTH STRAIGHT MEDAL FOR TEAM USA
Regardless of the outcome today, the U.S. will return home with a medal, marking the eighth consecutive Olympic Winter Games in which Team USA has medaled in women’s hockey. The red, white, and blue have secured medals in every Olympic event where women’s hockey has been included.
KNIGHT TIES U.S. OLYMPIC GOALS AND POINT RECORD
Forward Hilary Knight’s goal in the second period against Finland on Saturday marked her 14th career Olympic goal, equaling the American record for goals scored at the Olympics. Natalie Darwitz and Katie King also have 14 career Olympic goals.
Additionally, with an assist on Team USA’s first goal of the evening against Canada, Knight recorded her 32nd career Olympic point, tying Jenny Potter for the most points by an American in Olympic history.
FRANKEL BREAKS TOURNAMENT SHUTOUT RECORD
Aerin Frankel achieved her third shutout of the tournament on Monday, following a 23-save shutout against Sweden, establishing a new Olympic record for the most shutouts in a single tournament. The previous record was two shutouts held by seven goaltenders.
FIVE-STRAIGHT SHUTOUTS
Team USA’s defense has delivered five consecutive shutout performances, preventing Finland, Switzerland, Canada, Italy, and Sweden from scoring. The last time an opponent found the net against the U.S. was 8:37 into the second period of the opening game against Czechia. The U.S. has outscored its opponents, 31-1.
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