Summary
At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team USA's women defeated Canada in hockey, and now the men's teams from the USA and Canada will face off in the gold medal match. Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky expressed his support for Canada to win. Canada is looking for their first gold since 2014, while the USA aims for their first since 1980.
Key Facts
- Team USA's women's hockey team beat Canada 2-1 in overtime to win gold.
- The men's hockey gold medal game will feature USA vs. Canada on Sunday, Feb. 22.
- The USA men’s team reached the final by defeating Slovakia 6-2.
- Canada's men's team advanced by defeating Finland 3-2.
- Wayne Gretzky stated he wants Canada to win the gold medal.
- Canada last won Olympic men's hockey gold in 2014.
- The USA last won Olympic men's hockey gold in 1980.
