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If you thought last year's 4 Nations Face-Off final was fun, you definitely need to see the rematch.
And to do that, you'll have to get up early.
On Sunday, Feb. 22 at 8:10 a.m. ET, it will be Team USA vs. Team Canada in the gold-medal game of the 2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament from Milan, Italy.
The Americans will be seeking revenge after losing in the final of last year's NHL-sponsored Olympic-style mini-tournament. In that game, played at TD Garden in Boston, Connor McDavid netted the overtime winner in a 3-2 Canada victory over the USA.
This will be the third gold-medal matchup between Team USA and Team Canada involving NHL players. Canada won both previous matchups -- 5-2 in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2002, and 3-2 in overtime (on a Sidney Crosby goal) in Vancouver, Canada, in 2010.
Team USA is seeking the country's first gold medal since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" underdogs.
Stick here for live updates from the Olympic gold-medal game.
Our updates from USA-Canada will start approximately 60 minutes before first faceoff with some pre-game primer.
USA will play Canada on Sunday, Feb. 22 in the Olympic gold-medal game at 8:10 a.m. (ET) in Milan, Italy.
Canada star forward Sidney Crosby practiced on Saturday, Feb. 21 and could be available for the gold-medal game. Crosby sat out the semifinal win over Finland with a lower-body injury sustained in the quarterfinals.
Asked about Crosby's status on Saturday, Team Canada coach Jon Cooper told the media in Italy: "We'll see. I watched him skate today. I haven't spoken to him yet. We're going to meet tonight and have a determination of what's going to happen tomorrow.
"He won't put himself in harm's way. He's not going to put the team in harm's way. Obviously, we'd love to have him, but that determination will be made tonight."
Crosby has 2 goals and 4 assists in these Olympics.
More: When was the last time USA men's ice hockey won Olympic gold?
1 Jeremy Swayman, G
2 Jackson LaCombe, D
8 Zach Werenski, D
9 Jack Eichel, F
10 J.T. Miller, F
12 Matt Boldy, F
14 Brock Faber, D
15 Noah Hanifin, D
16 Vincent Trocheck, F
19 Matthew Tkachuk, F
21 Dylan Larkin, F
29 Brock Nelson, F
34 Auston Matthews, F
37 Connor Hellebuyck, G
43 Quinn Hughes, D
59 Jake Guentzel, F
72 Tage Thompson, F
74 Jaccob Slavin, D
81 Kyle Connor, F
85 Jake Sanderson, D
86 Jack Hughes, F
91 Clayton Keller, F
No. 6 Travis Sanheim, D
No. 7 Devon Toews, D
No. 8 Cale Makar, D
No. 9 Sam Bennett, F
No. 10 Nick Suzuki, F
No. 13 Sam Reinhart, F
No. 14 Bo Horvat, F
No. 17 Macklin Celebrini, F
No. 20 Thomas Harley, D
No. 24 Seth Jarvis, F
No. 27 Shea Theodore, D
No. 29 Nathan MacKinnon, F
No. 35 Darcy Kuemper, G
No. 38 Brandon Hagel, F
No. 43 Tom Wilson, F
No. 44 Josh Morrissey, D
No. 48 Logan Thompson, G
No. 50 Jordan Binnington, G
No. 55 Colton Parayko, D
No. 61 Mark Stone, F
No. 63 Brad Marchand, F
No. 87 Sidney Crosby, F
No. 89 Drew Doughty, D
No. 93 Mitch Marner, F
No. 97 Connor McDavid, F
It's been an unforgettable Olympics for the Hughes family.
Mom Ellen Weinberg-Hughes helped the USA women's hockey team win gold as an advisor. She played for Team USA in 1992 in the IIHF World Championships. Her sons, Jack and Quinn, were in attendance for the women's thrilling OT win over Canada in the final.
The brothers have had stellar Olympics for the USA men. Quinn Hughes scored the winning goal in overtime against Sweden in the quarterfinals. Jack Hughes scored two goals in the semifinals against Slovakia. Quinn is a defenseman for the Minnesota Wild and Jack is a forward for the New Jersey Devils.
The Hughes aren't the only pair of brothers for Team USA. Brady and Matthew Tkachuk set a physical tone and bring a gritty play style to Team USA. They're the sons of former 18-year NHL veteran Keith Tkachuk.
Keith Tkachuk grew up in Medford, Mass., and played high school hockey at Malden Catholic. He played for one season at Boston University. He played for Team USA in four Olympics.
Brady Tkachuk plays left wing for the Ottawa Senators. Matthew Tkachuk plays for the Florida Panthers and has won consecutive Stanley Cups.
Johnny Gaudreau’s USA No. 13 jersey hangs in the team’s locker room during the Olympics. On Aug. 29, 2024, Johnny and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were riding bicycles when they were hit and killed by a drunk driver. Johnny Gaudreau, who was nicknamed ‘Johnny Hockey’, was an NHL All-Star with the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jacks. He died at the age of 31.
His family was in the crowd cheering on USA on Friday. Johnny Gaudreau never played in the Olympics, but had a lot of international experience for Team USA. Matthew Gaudreau, who died at 29, played five years of minor league hockey and was coach on the rise. Both brothers played at Boston College.
The US men have won gold twice - 1960 and 1980. The "Miracle on Ice" team is the last USA squad to claim gold. That famed victory over the Soviet Union in the semifinals happened on Feb. 22, 1980. The date of Sunday's final vs. Canada - Feb. 22, 2026.
The USA men's ice hockey won its last meeting against Canada. That occurred in the group stage in 2022. USA defeated Canada, 4-2, in the group stage, but both sides didn't medal. Finland took gold.
The teams last met in the gold-medal game in 2010. Canada won 3-2 in overtime as Sidney Crosby scored the winning goal.
Canada has had the edge over USA in Olympic play. USA has won just 4 of the 19 meetings. USA has lost 10 games in regulation, 2 in overtime and tied in the other 3 matchups.
This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: USA vs. Canada men's ice hockey Olympics 2026 final game live updates
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And to do that, you'll have to get up early.
On Sunday, Feb. 22 at 8:10 a.m. ET, it will be Team USA vs. Team Canada in the gold-medal game of the 2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament from Milan, Italy.
The Americans will be seeking revenge after losing in the final of last year's NHL-sponsored Olympic-style mini-tournament. In that game, played at TD Garden in Boston, Connor McDavid netted the overtime winner in a 3-2 Canada victory over the USA.
This will be the third gold-medal matchup between Team USA and Team Canada involving NHL players. Canada won both previous matchups -- 5-2 in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2002, and 3-2 in overtime (on a Sidney Crosby goal) in Vancouver, Canada, in 2010.
Team USA is seeking the country's first gold medal since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" underdogs.
Stick here for live updates from the Olympic gold-medal game.
Our updates from USA-Canada will start approximately 60 minutes before first faceoff with some pre-game primer.
When is USA vs Canada hockey?
USA will play Canada on Sunday, Feb. 22 in the Olympic gold-medal game at 8:10 a.m. (ET) in Milan, Italy.
How to watch USA vs Canada men's ice hockey in Olympic final
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 22
- Time: 8:10 a.m. (ET)
- TV: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock
Sidney Crosby injury update
Canada star forward Sidney Crosby practiced on Saturday, Feb. 21 and could be available for the gold-medal game. Crosby sat out the semifinal win over Finland with a lower-body injury sustained in the quarterfinals.
Asked about Crosby's status on Saturday, Team Canada coach Jon Cooper told the media in Italy: "We'll see. I watched him skate today. I haven't spoken to him yet. We're going to meet tonight and have a determination of what's going to happen tomorrow.
"He won't put himself in harm's way. He's not going to put the team in harm's way. Obviously, we'd love to have him, but that determination will be made tonight."
Crosby has 2 goals and 4 assists in these Olympics.
More: When was the last time USA men's ice hockey won Olympic gold?
US men's ice hockey roster
1 Jeremy Swayman, G
2 Jackson LaCombe, D
8 Zach Werenski, D
9 Jack Eichel, F
10 J.T. Miller, F
12 Matt Boldy, F
14 Brock Faber, D
15 Noah Hanifin, D
16 Vincent Trocheck, F
19 Matthew Tkachuk, F
21 Dylan Larkin, F
29 Brock Nelson, F
34 Auston Matthews, F
37 Connor Hellebuyck, G
43 Quinn Hughes, D
59 Jake Guentzel, F
72 Tage Thompson, F
74 Jaccob Slavin, D
81 Kyle Connor, F
85 Jake Sanderson, D
86 Jack Hughes, F
91 Clayton Keller, F
Canada men's ice hockey roster
No. 6 Travis Sanheim, D
No. 7 Devon Toews, D
No. 8 Cale Makar, D
No. 9 Sam Bennett, F
No. 10 Nick Suzuki, F
No. 13 Sam Reinhart, F
No. 14 Bo Horvat, F
No. 17 Macklin Celebrini, F
No. 20 Thomas Harley, D
No. 24 Seth Jarvis, F
No. 27 Shea Theodore, D
No. 29 Nathan MacKinnon, F
No. 35 Darcy Kuemper, G
No. 38 Brandon Hagel, F
No. 43 Tom Wilson, F
No. 44 Josh Morrissey, D
No. 48 Logan Thompson, G
No. 50 Jordan Binnington, G
No. 55 Colton Parayko, D
No. 61 Mark Stone, F
No. 63 Brad Marchand, F
No. 87 Sidney Crosby, F
No. 89 Drew Doughty, D
No. 93 Mitch Marner, F
No. 97 Connor McDavid, F
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Jack and Quinn Hughes brothers starring for USA hockey
It's been an unforgettable Olympics for the Hughes family.
Mom Ellen Weinberg-Hughes helped the USA women's hockey team win gold as an advisor. She played for Team USA in 1992 in the IIHF World Championships. Her sons, Jack and Quinn, were in attendance for the women's thrilling OT win over Canada in the final.
The brothers have had stellar Olympics for the USA men. Quinn Hughes scored the winning goal in overtime against Sweden in the quarterfinals. Jack Hughes scored two goals in the semifinals against Slovakia. Quinn is a defenseman for the Minnesota Wild and Jack is a forward for the New Jersey Devils.
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Brady and Matthew Tkachuk brothers set the tone for USA
The Hughes aren't the only pair of brothers for Team USA. Brady and Matthew Tkachuk set a physical tone and bring a gritty play style to Team USA. They're the sons of former 18-year NHL veteran Keith Tkachuk.
Keith Tkachuk grew up in Medford, Mass., and played high school hockey at Malden Catholic. He played for one season at Boston University. He played for Team USA in four Olympics.
Brady Tkachuk plays left wing for the Ottawa Senators. Matthew Tkachuk plays for the Florida Panthers and has won consecutive Stanley Cups.
USA men's hockey honoring Johnny Gaudreau
Johnny Gaudreau’s USA No. 13 jersey hangs in the team’s locker room during the Olympics. On Aug. 29, 2024, Johnny and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were riding bicycles when they were hit and killed by a drunk driver. Johnny Gaudreau, who was nicknamed ‘Johnny Hockey’, was an NHL All-Star with the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jacks. He died at the age of 31.
His family was in the crowd cheering on USA on Friday. Johnny Gaudreau never played in the Olympics, but had a lot of international experience for Team USA. Matthew Gaudreau, who died at 29, played five years of minor league hockey and was coach on the rise. Both brothers played at Boston College.
When did USA men's hockey last win gold?
The US men have won gold twice - 1960 and 1980. The "Miracle on Ice" team is the last USA squad to claim gold. That famed victory over the Soviet Union in the semifinals happened on Feb. 22, 1980. The date of Sunday's final vs. Canada - Feb. 22, 2026.
How have USA men done against Canada?
The USA men's ice hockey won its last meeting against Canada. That occurred in the group stage in 2022. USA defeated Canada, 4-2, in the group stage, but both sides didn't medal. Finland took gold.
The teams last met in the gold-medal game in 2010. Canada won 3-2 in overtime as Sidney Crosby scored the winning goal.
Canada has had the edge over USA in Olympic play. USA has won just 4 of the 19 meetings. USA has lost 10 games in regulation, 2 in overtime and tied in the other 3 matchups.
This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: USA vs. Canada men's ice hockey Olympics 2026 final game live updates
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