Hockey fans have had Feb. 10 circled on their calendars since the 2026 Winter Olympics women’s hockey schedule was released.
The USA women’s national hockey team will face off against Canada in a preliminary matchup on Tuesday, marking the latest edition of the nations’ rivalry and a possible preview of the gold-medal match.
‘It’s going to be a dog fight,’ forward Hannah Bilka said after USA’s 5-0 shutout of Switzerland. ‘They’re a really strong team. It seems like all those players are super experienced, but at the same time we’re a really energetic group. Yeah, so it’s going to be a really good game.’
The Canadians will be without captain and five-time Olympian Marie-Philip Poulin, who exited Canada’s 5-1 win over Czechia in the first period due to a lower body injury suffered on an illegal hit.
Canada and USA have met in all but one gold medal match since the women’s event was added to the Olympic program at the 1998 Nagano Winter Games. The American and Canadian women each have seven Olympic medals, but Canada has the edge with five gold medals, compared to two for Team USA.
However, the tide has appeared to turn in the Americans’ favor. Team USA is riding a six-game win streak over the Canadians, including an overtime win in the 2025 World Championship and a sweep of Canada in the 2025 Rivalry Series, something neither team has done in the tournament’s six-year history.
American captain Hilary Knight is one goal away from setting the U.S. Olympic all-time scoring record and one point away from tying Jenny Potter for the most career Olympic points in U.S history.
USA TODAY Sports is on the ground in Milan and is providing live updates from the showdown between USA and Canada. Follow along:
End of first period: USA 2, Canada 0
The first period belonged to the Americans, who thoroughly dominated and kept the Canadians on defense a majority of the time. The U.S. women are outshooting the Canadians 11-4 and have already built a 2-0 lead heading into the second period. Team USA could be leading by more, but they were unable to convert on a power play opportunity after Canada’s Blayre Turnbill was called for an illegal hit.
USA goal: Hannah Bilka scores
Team USA recorded a Sportscenter-worthy goal to extend its lead to 2-0 over the Canadians. Caroline Harvey connected with Abbey Murphy, who found Hannah Bilka in front of the net with an insane pass. Bilka found the back of the net at the 17:18 mark for her second goal of the 2026 Winter Olympics. USA 2, Canada 0
Midway through first period
USA leads 1-0 and leads 9-2 in shots.
USA power play
Blayre Turnbull is called for an illegal hit. Canada kills it off.
USA goal: Caroline Harvey scores
Caroline Harvey got the Americans on the board early in the first period at the 3:45 mark. Harvey buried a perfect pass from Haley Winn that to give USA a 1-0 advantage over Canada. It marked Harvey’s second goal of the 2026 Winter Olympics. She also has three assists. USA 1, Canada 0
Game underway
USA’s Aerin Frankel vs. Canada’s Ann-Renee Desbiens in net. It’s the second consecutive start for Desbiens. Frankel was rested on Monday.
What time is USA women’s hockey vs. Canada today?
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10
Time: 2:10 p.m. ET
Location: Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena (Milan)
Puck drop between the U.S. women’s hockey team and Switzerland is set for 2:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.
Where to watch USA women’s hockey vs Canada today
TV channel: USA Network
Streaming options: NBCOlympics.com | NBC Olympic App | Peacock
USA Network will broadcast Monday’s U.S. women’s hockey Group A matchup against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Streaming options for the game include NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Olympic App (with a TV login).
You can also stream the game on Peacock, NBC’s subscription streaming service.
2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics ice hockey scores, results today: Monday, Feb. 10
This section will be updated as games are finished
Group B (Women’s): Japan vs. Sweden | 6:10 a.m. | Peacock (digital only) and NBCOlympics.com | Sweden 4, Japan 0
Group B (Women’s): Germany vs. Italy | 10:40 a.m. | Peacock (digital only) and NBCOlympics.com | Germany 2, Italy 1
Group A (Women’s): United States vs. Canada | 2:10 p.m. | USA Network, Peacock and NBCOlympics.com
Group A (Women’s): Finland vs. Switzerland | 3:10 p.m. | USA Network (starting at 5 p.m.), Peacock (digital only) and NBCOlympics.com
Team USA lines vs. Canada
USA is swapping the left wing on the top two lines.
Team Canada lines vs. USA
What USA-Canada game means for the standings
The 3-0 USA has nine points and the 2-0 Canadians have six points heading into the game. If the USA wins in its final game in group play, it clinches the top seed in Group A. Canada would win the group if it wins in regulation. If the Canadians win in overtime, Canada’s rescheduled game against Finland on Feb. 12 would come into play.
Marie-Philip Poulin injury update
Captain Marie-Philip Poulin has been ruled out of Canada’s preliminary round matchup against the United States on Tuesday due to a lower body injury suffered in the team’s 5-1 win over Czechia on Monday, Team Canada confirmed to USA TODAY Sports hours ahead of puck drop at the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan at 2:10 p.m. ET.
Poulin, 34, is listed as day-to-day.
Poulin took a shoulder from Czechia’s Kristyna Kaltounkova in the first period and hit the boards hard. The five-time Olympian appeared to be visibly shaken by the hit and remained down on her hands and knees for several moments. Poulin skated to the bench, but avoided putting any pressure on her right leg while leaving the ice and grimaced in pain on the bench.
U.S. women’s hockey roster for 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
Here is the full U.S. women’s hockey roster for the Milano Cortina Olympics:
Goaltenders: Ava McNaughton; Aerin Frankel; Gwyneth Philips.
Defenders: Lee Stecklein; Cayla Barnes; Caroline Harvey; Megan Keller; Rory Guilday; Haley Winn; Laila Edwards.
Forwards: Kirsten Simms; Kelly Pannek; Grace Zumwinkle; Hayley Scamurra; Britta Curl-Salemme; Hilary Knight; Tessa Janecke; Hannah Bilka; Joy Dunne; Alex Carpenter; Kendall Coyne Schofield; Taylor Heise; Abbey Murphy.
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