In a thrilling semi-final showdown, Team Canada pulled off a dramatic comeback to edge past Finland with a 3-2 victory, securing their place in the gold medal game against Team USA. Defenseman Drew Doughty was instrumental in this win, showcasing his defensive prowess on the blue line, even if it didn't reflect on the stat sheet. Goalie Darcy Kuemper also played a crucial role in keeping Finland at bay during the final period.
As Canada prepares for the gold medal clash against a formidable Team USA, they'll need to maintain their defensive resilience. Team USA has been an offensive powerhouse, recently dominating Slovakia with a commanding 6-2 victory in their semi-final matchup. The stage is set for an epic battle as these two hockey giants face off on Sunday morning.
Here’s how you can catch all the action of the gold medal game:
Gold Medal Game Details:
- Date & Time: Sunday, Feb. 22, 5:10 a.m. PT
- Location: Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy
- Live Streaming: Peacock app
- TV USA: NBC, Peacock
- TV Canada: CBC Gem, CBC
Team Canada vs. Team USA Rosters:
Canada:
Forwards:
- Macklin Celebrini - Connor McDavid - Nathan MacKinnon
- Mark Stone - Mitch Marner - Nick Suzuki
- Sam Bennett - Brad Marchand - Tom Wilson
- Brandon Hagel - Bo Horvat - Seth Jarvis
Defensemen:
- Devon Toews - Cale Makar
- Josh Morrissey - Colton Parayko
- Travis Sanheim - Drew Doughty
Goalies:
- Jordan Binnington
- Logan Thompson
United States:
Forwards:
- Brady Tkachuk - Jack Eichel - Matthew Tkachuk
- Clayton Keller - Auston Matthews - Jake Guentzel
- Matt Boldy - Tage Thompson - Kyle Connor
- Dylan Larkin - Brock Nelson - J.T. Miller
Defensemen:
- Quinn Hughes - Brock Faber
- Jaccob Slavin - Jake Sanderson
- Zach Werenski - Charlie McAvoy
Goalies:
- Connor Hellebuyck
- Jake Oettinger
Projected Starting Goalies:
- Team Canada: Jordan Binnington
Los Angeles Kings Players in the 2026 Winter Olympics:
- Team Finland: Joel Armia (W)
- Team Canada: Drew Doughty (D), Darcy Kuemper (G)
- Team Sweden: Adrian Kempe (W)
As the puck drops for the gold medal game, fans can expect a high-octane battle between two elite teams. With both sides boasting a wealth of talent, this matchup promises to be a classic showdown on the Olympic stage.