Team USA Men's Hockey Faces Off Against Canada for Gold

The rivals will battle for Olympic glory in the final matchup of the Winter Games.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Winter Olympics are coming to a close, and the final men's hockey matchup will be the biggest. Team USA will face off against Team Canada for the gold medal early Sunday morning. Team USA has battled its way into position for a rematch of its last Winter Olympics gold opportunity, while Team Canada, though favored to win, has needed every bit of help to get into this position.

Why it matters

This matchup between the longtime hockey rivals is highly anticipated, as Team USA looks to capture its first gold medal in men's hockey since 1980, while Team Canada aims to defend its status as a dominant force in the sport.

The details

Currently, Team Canada has opened up as 1.5-point favorites and -125 money line odds to win. Team USA will enter as the underdogs, with an over/under goals scored of 5.5, and +105 on the money line outright upset. Team USA last won gold in 1980, while Canada defeated the USA in the 2010 gold medal match.

  • The gold medal game will take place early Sunday morning.

The players

Team USA

The United States men's national ice hockey team, seeking to capture its first Olympic gold medal in the sport since 1980.

Team Canada

The Canadian men's national ice hockey team, the heavy favorite to win the gold medal and defend its status as a dominant force in the sport.

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What’s next

The gold medal game between Team USA and Team Canada will take place early Sunday morning, with the winner capturing the Olympic title.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated matchup between the longtime hockey rivals will be a must-watch event, as Team USA looks to end its Olympic gold medal drought in men's hockey and Team Canada aims to defend its status as a dominant force in the sport.