Blues' Binnington and Parayko to Compete for Olympic Gold

St. Louis stars to face off in men's hockey final at 2026 Winter Games

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Jordan Binnington and Colton Parayko, two key players for the St. Louis Blues, will go head-to-head in the gold medal game of the 2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament. Binnington will be representing Canada, while Parayko will suit up for Team Russia.

Why it matters

The matchup between Binnington and Parayko in the Olympic final is highly anticipated, as they are both integral parts of the Blues' roster and have developed a strong on-ice chemistry over the years. Their showdown on the international stage will be must-see TV for hockey fans in St. Louis and beyond.

The details

Binnington, the Blues' starting goaltender, has been a standout for Canada throughout the Olympic tournament, posting a 1.80 goals-against average and a .935 save percentage. Parayko, a defenseman, has been a key contributor for the Russian squad, logging heavy minutes and providing a physical presence on the blue line.

  • The gold medal game is scheduled for February 22, 2026.

The players

Jordan Binnington

The starting goaltender for the St. Louis Blues, Binnington has been a key part of the team's success in recent seasons and is now representing Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Colton Parayko

A defenseman for the St. Louis Blues, Parayko is playing for Team Russia at the 2026 Winter Olympics and has been a physical presence on the blue line for his squad.

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What they’re saying

“This is the matchup everyone has been waiting for. Binnington and Parayko have been battling it out in the NHL for years, and now they get to do it on the biggest stage.”

— Wayne Gretzky, Hockey Hall of Famer (NBC Sports)

What’s next

The gold medal game between Canada and Russia is scheduled for February 22, 2026, with puck drop set for 8:00 PM local time in Beijing.

The takeaway

The highly anticipated showdown between Blues teammates Binnington and Parayko in the Olympic gold medal game will be a must-watch event for hockey fans in St. Louis and around the world, as the two stars go head-to-head on the international stage.