Watch USA vs. Canada Men’s Hockey Gold-Medal Game

Set your alarms, hockey fans! The highly anticipated men’s hockey gold-medal game between the U.S. and Canada at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics is happening this Sunday. Team USA is gunning for its first gold since the iconic “Miracle on Ice” in 1980, while Canada is eyeing their 10th gold and first since 2014.

Both teams enter the final undefeated, with the U.S. making their first appearance in the final since 2010, where they fell to Canada in overtime. The rematch is on the horizon, with hockey legend Sidney Crosby still in the mix, albeit a game-time decision due to a lower-body injury.

The stage is set for an epic showdown between these two hockey powerhouses, with the U.S. defeating Sweden and Slovakia to secure their shot at the gold. Canada, on the other hand, overcame Czechia and Finland in thrilling fashion to earn their spot in the final.

Don’t hit the snooze button on this one! The gold-medal game kicks off at 8:10 a.m. ET/7:10 a.m. CT/5:10 a.m. PT on Sunday, February 22. You can catch all the action live on NBC or stream it online via Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.

In terms of historical victories, Team USA has clinched Olympic gold twice, in 1960 and 1980, with the legendary “Miracle on Ice” taking the sports world by storm. Canada, on the other hand, boasts the most Olympic gold medals in men’s hockey history, with a total of nine titles under their belt.

Get ready for an intense and unforgettable nail-biter as these hockey giants face off for the ultimate prize at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.