The U.S. men's hockey team will face archrival Canada in the Olympic gold medal final on Feb. 22, 2026. Team USA is aiming to take home gold for the first time since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" Games.

Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the gold medal in men's hockey at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Canada was better than the United States in the gold medal game, but Team USA pulled off a win that American hockey fans will never forget.

Team USA takes on Canada in the men’s hockey gold medal game of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

Team USA goalie Connor Hellebuyck delivered a legendary performance in the United States men's hockey victory over Canada.

Connor McDavid & Team Canada settle for silver at Milano Cortina 2026 after falling 2-1 in overtime to the United States in the gold-medal game on Sunday at Milano Santigiulia Ice Hockey Arena

Canada's goalie is Jordan Binnington. The 32-year old goalie is originally from Richmond Hill, Ontario. He led Canada to the 4 Nations Faceoff championship last year. Binnington plays in the United States for the St. Louis Blues.

The Team USA men's hockey team will face off against Slovakia in a semifinal matchup at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.