Milan Cortina 2026: What to Watch on Day 10 of the Winter Olympics
As we hit Day 10 of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, the stage is set for some pivotal matchups and medal-deciding moments - especially in women’s hockey, where the U.S. and Canada continue their seemingly inevitable march toward yet another gold medal showdown. But before we get ahead of ourselves, both teams have semifinal business to take care of on Monday.
Here’s a look at the key events to watch and the storylines unfolding across the ice, slopes, and rinks.
Women’s Ice Hockey: U.S. vs. Sweden - Semifinal
📺 10:40 a.m. ET | Peacock
The U.S. women have been steamrolling their way through the tournament, outscoring opponents 26-1 across five games. That level of dominance isn’t just impressive - it’s historic.
Caroline Harvey has been the engine of this offensive machine, leading all players with nine points. She’s getting plenty of help, too.
Alex Carpenter, Laila Edwards, and Megan Keller each sit at six points, keeping the American attack balanced and relentless.
And then there’s Aerin Frankel in net. One goal allowed.
Forty-four saves. A .978 save percentage.
That’s not just elite - that’s brick-wall status.
Sweden, for its part, hasn’t been a pushover. They’re also 5-0 with a 20-2 goal differential.
But they haven’t faced a team with the speed, depth, and precision of this U.S. squad. If the Americans bring the same energy they’ve shown all tournament, they’ll punch their ticket to the gold medal game.
Women’s Ice Hockey: Canada vs. Switzerland - Semifinal
📺 3:10 p.m. ET | Peacock
Canada’s path has looked a lot like the Americans’: five wins, 24 goals scored, just two allowed. Sarah Fillier and Daryl Watts have been leading the charge with six points apiece, while Julia Gosling isn’t far behind with five.
These two teams met in the prelims, and Canada walked away with a 4-0 win. Switzerland will need to find another gear - and some answers for Canada’s firepower - if they want a different result this time around.
If both North American powerhouses take care of business, we’re headed for another classic U.S.-Canada final - a rivalry that never disappoints.
Alpine Skiing: Men’s Slalom - Medal Event
📺 *Run 1: 4 a.m.
ET | Run 2: 7:30 a.m. ET | Peacock*
Norway’s Atle Lie McGrath enters the slalom as the favorite, and he’s skiing with a heavy heart. His grandfather passed away on the night of the opening ceremony, adding an emotional layer to his Olympic run. McGrath has the technical chops and mental toughness to win gold - and he’ll be looking to honor his family with a performance to remember.
Women’s Freeski Big Air Final - Medal Event
📺 Time TBA | Peacock
Eileen Gu is back on the big stage. The defending big air gold medalist - and silver medalist in slopestyle earlier this week - is the only woman competing in all three freestyle events at these Games.
That versatility is rare, and it comes with challenges. Monday’s final overlaps with halfpipe training, a scheduling quirk Gu has called “unfair.”
But if anyone can handle the grind, it’s her.
She qualified second with a 170.75 score, just a point behind Canada’s Megan Oldham, who also led big air qualifying in 2022 before finishing fourth. Expect fireworks in this one - Gu and Oldham are both capable of putting down runs that push the sport forward.
Curling: Women’s Round-Robin
📺 All games on Peacock
- **China vs. Canada - 3:05 a.m.
ET**
Canada needs a bounce-back in the worst way.
Two losses on Saturday dropped them to 1-3, and the second one stung - a 4-0 lead evaporated, and a violation by skip Rachel Homan proved costly. With only four teams advancing to the semifinals, there’s no more room for error.
- U.S. vs. Italy The American women are sitting at 3-1 and in solid position to make the semifinals. A win here would go a long way toward locking that in.
- Japan vs. Canada Both teams came into Monday tied at 1-3. On paper, this is a winnable matchup for Canada, who took home the world titles in 2024 and 2025.
But they’ll need to play clean, focused curling to stay alive.
Ski Jumping: Men’s Super Team - Medal Event
📺 Time TBA | Peacock
This is the Olympic debut for the men’s super team format, which replaces the traditional team event. Each country sends four athletes, each jumping in separate groups. The format has been part of the World Cup since 2022-23, but this is its biggest stage yet.
After a trial round and two competition jumps, the top eight teams from the second round advance to the final. It’s a new twist on a classic event - expect some surprises.
Bobsled: Women’s Monobob - Medal Event
📺 1 p.m. ET | Peacock
Germany’s Laura Nolte leads the pack heading into Heat 3 with a combined time of 1:59.12. But the Americans are right there.
Elana Meyers Taylor sits just 0.22 seconds back, and Kaillie Humphries trails by 0.31. These two veterans know how to navigate pressure - Meyers Taylor took silver in this event in 2022, and Humphries is the reigning Olympic champ.
At 41 and 40 years old, respectively, they’re proving that experience still counts for plenty in one of the Games’ most demanding events.
Figure Skating: Pairs Free Skate - Medal Event
📺 Time TBA | Peacock
Japan’s Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara came into the Olympics as two-time world champions and clear contenders for gold. But after Sunday’s short program, they find themselves in fifth place. There’s still time to climb - but they’ll need a near-perfect free skate to do it.
Germany’s Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin lead the field heading into the final. The pressure is on, and the podium is still wide open.
Final Thoughts
Day 10 is packed with Olympic drama, from potential gold medal previews in women’s hockey to emotional storylines on the slopes and ice tracks. Whether it’s a curling comeback, a freeski showdown, or a bobsled battle between legends, Monday is a day to keep your eyes on Milan Cortina. The stakes are rising - and so is the intensity.