The wait is finally over. The stage is set for the ultimate North American showdown this Sunday, February 21, 2026, as Team Canada clashes with Team USA for the men’s ice hockey gold medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
If you’re wondering what channels the game is on and what time to set your alarms, we’ve got you covered. The puck drops bright and early at 8:10 a.m. ET (5:10 a.m. PT).
How to watch Team Canada vs Team USA Gold Medal Game
Where to watch in Canada:
Canadian viewers can catch the game live on CBC, TSN, and Sportsnet. If you prefer to stream, you can watch the entire game for free on CBC Gem, as well as via TSN+ and Sportsnet+.
Where to watch in the USA:
American fans can watch the live broadcast on NBC and the USA Network. For cord-cutters, the game will be streaming live in its entirety on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.
Regional Blackouts Explained for Olympic Hockey
If you are a regular NHL viewer, you are likely all too familiar with frustrating regional blackouts. But here is the good news: you do not need to worry about them for this game! During the Olympics, national broadcasters like CBC in Canada and NBC in the USA hold exclusive, nationwide rights. This means that standard in-market blackouts do not apply. As long as you are within your respective country’s borders, you will be able to stream or watch the game live without any geographical restrictions blocking your access.
Team Canada and Team USA: Olympic Records and All-Time Scorers
Historically, Team Canada has been an absolute juggernaut on the Olympic stage. Coming into 2026, the Canadian men’s program boasts 16 total Olympic medals (9 Gold, 4 Silver, 3 Bronze). Team USA has secured 11 medals overall (2 Gold, 8 Silver, 1 Bronze), with their last gold coming from the legendary 1980 “Miracle on Ice” squad.
In terms of all-time Olympic scoring, Sidney Crosby recently broke the Canadian NHL-era record, tallying his 16th career Olympic point in the group stages. However, Connor McDavid is right on his heels with a staggering 13 points in this tournament alone! For the USA, historic legend Herbert Drury leads the all-time franchise list with 33 points (from the 1920s), while modern-era American icons like Brian Rafalski and Chris Chelios pave the way in games played and blue-line dominance.
Key Injuries & Previous Results
It’s not all perfect for Canada, however. Captain Sidney Crosby suffered a lower-body injury in their 4-3 overtime quarterfinal win over Czechia. He missed the semifinal win against Finland, forcing Connor McDavid to wear the ‘C’. Team USA, meanwhile, survived a late scare against Sweden in the quarters (winning 2-1 in OT) before blowing out Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinals.
My Personal Insight & Score Prediction
As someone who has analyzed every single shift of this Olympic tournament, I have to say that Team USA’s speed in transition looks incredibly lethal. However, Canada’s offensive depth—even with Crosby banged up—is unmatched. McDavid is playing like a man possessed, and the Canadian blue line hasn’t given up the middle of the ice. I am predicting a wildly entertaining 4-2 victory for Team Canada, with an empty-net goal sealing the deal late in the third period.
Top 20 Olympic Scoring Leaders All-Time
| Rank | Player | Country | Total Olympic Points |
| 1 | Teemu Selänne | Finland | 43 |
| 2 | Vlastimil Bubník | Czechoslovakia | 36 |
| 3 | Valeri Kharlamov | Soviet Union | 36 |
| 4 | Harry Watson | Canada | 36 |
| 5 | Anatoli Firsov | Soviet Union | 35 |
| 6 | Josef Maleček | Czechoslovakia | 34 |
| 7 | Herbert Drury | USA | 33 |
| 8 | Alexander Maltsev | Soviet Union | 32 |
| 9 | Saku Koivu | Finland | 30 |
| 10 | Boris Mikhailov | Soviet Union | 29 |
| 11 | Vladimir Petrov | Soviet Union | 26 |
| 12 | Jari Kurri | Finland | 25 |
| 13 | Mats Sundin | Sweden | 24 |
| 14 | Sven Tumba | Sweden | 24 |
| 15 | Peter Forsberg | Sweden | 23 |
| 16 | Daniel Alfredsson | Sweden | 23 |
| 17 | Bruce Cunliffe | USA | 23 |
| 18 | John Mayasich | USA | 22 |
| 19 | Milan Nový | Czechoslovakia | 22 |
| 20 | Olli Jokinen | Finland | 21 |
Looking Ahead to the NHL Return
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