6 Florida Panthers Compete at Olympics and Team USA Later

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are in full swing, and for the Florida Panthers, it’s an exciting time. Seven players from the team are battling it out on the Olympic ice, with six of them playing this morning for a chance to move on to the gold medal game. No matter what happens, all seven Panthers will at least play in the bronze-medal game on Saturday.

The action kicks off early today with Canada facing off against Finland at 10:40 AM (USA Network, Peacock). This game will feature six Panthers players competing for a shot at the championship. Canada boasts Brad Marchand, Sam Reinhart, and Sam Bennett, while Finland showcases Anton Lundell, Eetu Luostarinen, and Niko Mikkola. It’s a unique experience for these teammates who have won the Stanley Cup together but are now playing against each other on the international stage.

The Finland vs. Canada matchup is expected to be an intense showdown and an excellent lead-in to the second game of the day between Team USA and Slovakia at 3:10 PM (NBC). While Slovakia has been the underdog of the tournament with only seven NHL players, the USA team is gearing up for what could be a decisive victory. Matthew Tkachuk will be representing the Panthers for Team USA, looking to secure a spot in the gold medal game on Sunday against either Canada or Finland.

Win or lose, it’s an honor for these players to be competing in the Olympics, and every game is an opportunity to showcase their skills on an international platform. The Panthers’ Olympic journey is being closely followed by fans, and the excitement is palpable as the team fights for Olympic glory on the ice.

Tomorrow, the bronze medal game will take place at 2:40 PM (USA, Peacock), followed by the gold medal game on Sunday at 8:10 AM (NBC, Peacock). The competition is heating up, and the Florida Panthers players are ready to give it their all in pursuit of Olympic success.