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USA vs Canada Women's Hockey Olympic Gold Medal Live Updates, Scores

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Team USA and Canada women's hockey meet once again at Milan Cortina 2026.

When they hit the ice today, Thursday, Feb. 19 at 1:10 p.m. ET for puck drop, it's for all the marbles—an Olympic gold medal and the world's top accolade in the sport for the next four years.

It will be their seventh meeting under these circumstances. The two titans met in the earlier stages of this tournament, giving fans and players both an early perspective of how the two may match up. 

It resulted in a 5-0 win for the southern neighbors in the red, white, and blue, extending a seven-game winning streak against the Canadians.

Coming into this game, USA has outscored opponents 31-1. 

With one more assist or goal today against Canada, captain Hilary Knight can become the definitive all-time top points scorer in Team USA history at 33.

She tied Jenny Potter with an assist against Canada in the group stage.

Canada will continue their mission for revenge and to defend their 2022 Beijing title.

Marie-Philip "Captain Clutch" Poulin, back in the line up after missing their first meeting, will hope to hand Team USA their first loss of the 2026 Winter Olympics when it matters most. Follow the live updates below.

USA vs Canada Women's Hockey Olympic Gold Medal Game Live Updates, Scores

Refresh your page regularly to view the latest live updates, scoring highlights and more for USA vs Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics women's hockey Gold medal game on Thursday, Feb. 19.

Last update: 2:55  p.m. ET

3rd Period Is Live! - 19:38 3rd

USA 0, Canada 1

Stay tuned for live updates of the 3rd and potentially final period of the 2026 Winter Olympics women's hockey tournament as USA and Canada fight for a gold medal and so much more.

Carpenter and Turnbull met at center ice to start the third, Carpenter takes it back to give USA the first o-zone possession of the period.

USA and Canada Continue Tug Of War For Gold - End of 2nd

USA 0, Canada 1

After two periods, both teams have much to be proud of with defense taking the focal point following O'Neill's shorthanded goal early in the period.

Both USA and Canada were left searching for a way to create enough chaos in front of the crease to score. 

They're sending their fastest forwards flying towards the crease with set passes ready to go, but defense has taken the focal point across the ice as these incredible athletes put their bodies on the line for the gold.

USA has recovered quite a bit from their perceived nerves as the second period wound down, putting out multiple strong shifts with O-zone time.

Frankel and Desbiens continue to put on a show as well.

During the intermission, Hilary Knight noted in an interview on the broadcast that she was hoping to see more speed from her team and that Team USA is, in short, nowhere near their maximum.

Now playing: "you were born for this" speech from Miracle.

Shots on goal:

  • USA: 20
  • CAN: 21

Faceoffs Won:

  • USA: 19
  • CAN: 23

USA's got to find a way to pick up Frankel. She's giving them every chance and just completely saved that broken coverage in the DZ. A lot of players picking their worst day for a bad game.

— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) February 19, 2026

Frankel Makes Huge Stop On Fillier - 4:24 2nd

USA 0, Canada 1

Fillier was flying towards the net with the tap-in waiting for the pass which came from Jaques. Frankel had her best save of the game so far with a great move from right to left to shut the door and stop the bleed for Team USA.

Edwards seemed to take issue with Maltais creating some traffic in front of Frankel on the next play as the intensity continues to rise.

Tug of War Continues, Desbiens Remains Strong - 5:45 2nd

USA 0, Canada 1

Canada's defense has been stifling even the likes of Abbey Murphy as she tries to break into the zone.

Pucks have been flying high through the air all around Desbiens, who has been able to wrangle them down and get the whistle blown.

Team USA continued trying to brute force their offense to regain momentum through the middle of the frame.

Shots on goal:

  • USA: 16
  • CAN: 12

Canada Finding Ways To Beat USA Defense - 8:40 2nd

USA 0, Canada 1

Unlike their first game, Canada has found better ways in this game to expose the United States defense as they pinch in for offensive chances. The open ice behind them gives Canada's forwards a chance to break out in transition.

While USA is finding moments of good where they can establish their offense in the zone, they aren't able to get a clear shot on Desbiens before turning it over.

Blocked shots by Canada's defense have been coming up big as well to limit pucks getting to the crease.

Shots on goal:

  • USA: 14
  • CAN: 11

Watch In US: Canada's Shorthanded Goal For The Lead

Watch Kristin O'Neill score the opening goal for the gold medal game between USA and Canada in Milan.

SHORTHANDED GOAL. 💪

It's Kristin O'Neill who gives Canada the lead. pic.twitter.com/vapn6D28Hj

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 19, 2026

Bilka Gets Open Net, Shoots Wide - 15:26 2nd

USA 0, Canada 1

Heise and Bilka continue to be a dangerous duo for Team USA as they look for the tying goal to stay in this gold medal game. Bilka aimed for the top corner to beat Desbiens but it went wide and into the netting.

Physicality has been picking up as Canada tries to get into the Americans' heads with their lead. Maltais was guilty this time, getting some extra words in after the whistle behind Frankel.

Canada's experience is starting to show through as the nerves appear to be affecting USA's younger roster.

Shots on goal:

  • USA: 10
  • CAN: 10

Canada Short-Handed Goal! O'Neill From Stacey - 18:12 2nd

USA 0, Canada 1

USA started the period with the advantage as Canada looked to show off their own penalty kill unit and keep the Americans out of the net.

Laila Edwards was all over the place, putting up a no-look shot above the circle but it was Canada that recovered and surged back the other direction. 

O'Neill received the pass to the slot from Laura Stacey near the boards to put it past Aerin Frankel for the second allowed goal of the Olympics by this Team USA.

KRISTIN O'NEILL 🚨 SHORTHANDED 🇨🇦

🇨🇦 1 - 0 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/5vLt4ULN6K

— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) February 19, 2026

The goal ruins USA's perfect record on the penalty kill.

USA scored 28 consecutive goals between their first and second goal of this tournament.

Shots on goal:

  • USA: 9
  • CAN: 9

USA Survives, Gets Power Play To Start Second - End Of 1st

USA 0, Canada 0

Chants of "USA" rained down in the arena as the clock ticked past a minute remaining of the first twenty of this epic North American gold medal game match-up.

Just before the clock hit zero, Bilka sent a shot in for a bumper deflection by Alex Carpenter to beat Desbiens, but it flew wide after hitting Carpenter's tape.

USA will return to the ice with the man-advantage after Canada was called for tripping. It's their first power play of the game after Canada had the first two, 0-2. 

USA's power play has been lackluster in the tournament so far, with just 4 goals on 20 attempts, but their penalty kill has been lights out with a now 13-0 perfect performance.

Oh yeah, plus they have a shorthanded goal making them +1 on the penalty kill this Winter Olympics.

It's the first time USA has not scored in the first period in the tournament. 

Six different players have put a shot on goal for both teams, but Poulin and Clark lead with two each.

Canada's power play has failed to convert twice, despite their tournament-best of 36.8% (7-19).

Shots on goal:

  • USA: 6
  • CAN: 8

Penalties In Minutes:

  • USA: 4
  • CAN: 2

USA survives its most challenging period of the tournament so far even 0-0. Power play to start the second period. Much needed reset at intermission.

— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) February 19, 2026

Canada Got Another Power Play But USA Holds - 2:37 1st

USA 0, Canada 0

Joy Dunne was called for tripping as Ambrose went down near Canada's net, to Desbiens left. A frustrating penalty for the Americans to open up the opportunity for Canada to take control.

On the opening face off of the power play, Scamurra ran the puck down to Canada's end with clear ice but was back-checked before she could get a shot off.

Canada added just one shot on goal during their second power play of the game.

This Game Is Much Different Than Prelims - 5:00 1st

USA 0, Canada 0

Things are looking better for Canada after 15 than they did in the opening round game between the two. Here's Chris Peters' take.

This first period looks a heck of a lot different than last time these two teams met. USA not getting through the neutral zone clean and ending up on their heels far more than a team with their wheels should be.

— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) February 19, 2026

Canada Finding Rhythm But Can't Convert - 7:42 1st

USA 0, Canada 0

Canada threaded together a number of chances in a row to throw the puck at Frankel. USA's defense held strong, blocking shots from across the line-up and not allowing a shot to make it to the netminder for over five minutes.

Missed passes and wide shots have also been an issue early as Canada try to calibrate in such limited spaces that this American team is giving them.

Momentum Hangs In Balance After Ten - 10:00 1st

USA 0, Canada 0

Both teams are still looking to grasp control of this gold medal game after the first half of the period.

Dangerous chances are about even, and still minimal so far. USA has spent more time in their defensive zone in this game than any other game in the tournament—a positive early sign for Canada.

Canada Gets First Power Play, USA Kills It Off - 12:27 1st

USA 0, Canada 0

Abbey Murphy was sent to the box moments after getting a breakout pass and shot on Desbiens. After the whistle and a short conversation, officials called the "too many men" penalty.

No doubt considering the additional scrutiny they are under after the controversial missed call on Czechia vs USA in men's quarterfinal match yesterday.

Ambrose had the best chance of the power play with less than 10 seconds remaining, forcing Frankel to making a sprawling save with the puck between her pads before it was cleared out.

Shots on goal:

  • USA: 4
  • CAN: 4

USA Holding Canada In Own End - 15:20 1st

USA 0, Canada 0

Two more shots on goal come from USA as Laila Edwards chucks it in from the point and the top line does a good job putting early pressure on Desbiens and the Canadian defense.

One good chance for Canada came from Marie-Philip Poulin, who skated with speed to Aerin Frankel's right side before slinging a wrist shot under the dot that was swallowed up. She looks hungry already.

Caroline Harvey Takes First Shot - 18:00 1st

USA 0, Canada 0

Desbiens was forced to make the first save of the game, stopping a shot from Caroline Harvey, the leading points scorer for Team USA.

Desbiens vs Frankel In Net, USA Wins Opening Face Off - 20:00 1st

USA 0, Canada 0

Let's have some fun today with some top notch Olympic gold medal hockey between two of the best teams in the world.

Alex Carpenter and Blayre Turnbull met at center ice with USA taking control on the opening face off.

It's so LOUD in the arena, this crowd came ready for a show.

Puck Drop Is Next: USA vs Canada In The Battle for Gold

Two teams meet at center ice in Milan to battle for an Olympic gold medal. Two familiar foes, USA and Canada, traveled to Europe to continue their long-time rivalry in front of the entire world.

After winning every preliminary and elimination game with just one goal allowed en route, Team USA is primed for victory.

Team Canada pursues their sixth gold medal with Marie-Philip Poulin in the lineup to try to put it to the Americans. They'll need contribution from across the lineup of their PWHL-packed roster to keep this game close and put USA on their heels.

Incoming pucks and A GOLD MEDAL GAME 👀 #WinterOlympicspic.twitter.com/e8cu8R85T4

— USA Hockey (@usahockey) February 19, 2026

USA Coach John Wroblewski "Put In The Work"

Before leading Team USA on the Olympic stage, John Wroblewski put in the work across the USHL, ECHL and AHL.

Now he’s coaching for gold. 🇺🇸🥇 Good luck to John and the U.S. Women’s Team in today’s final!@USHL | @ECHL | @TheAHL#MilanCortina2026#Olympics#USHL#ECHL#AHLpic.twitter.com/Kixr9FYhG4

— FloHockey (@FloHockey) February 19, 2026

Where To Watch USA vs Canada Olympic Gold Medal Game

The USA vs Canada game will be broadcast on Peacock, USA Network, and NBCOlympics.com.

In Canada, olympic hockey will be broadcast on CBC. 

Watch professional and junior hockey live streaming throughout February on FloHockey including the American Hockey League (AHL), ECHL, and many of North America's top junior leagues: OHL, QMJHL, and USHL.

When Does USA vs Canada Women's Hockey Play

Team Canada plays Canada today, Feb. 19 at 1:10 p.m. ET.

USA vs Canada Projected Lines For 2026 Winter Olympics Gold Medal Game

Here are the official projected lines for the 2026 Winter Olympics women's hockey gold medal game for Team USA and Team Canada.

Canada Women's Hockey Projected Lines vs USA Today

Forwards

  • Watts - Poulin - Fillier
  • Clark - Turnbull - Stacey
  • Maltais - Nurse - Jenner
  • Gosling - O'Neill - Spooner
  • Gardiner

Defense

  • Larocque - Fast
  • Shelton - Jaques
  • Thompson - Ambrose
  • Tabin

Goalies

  • Desbiens
  • Maschmeyer

One last look. 🇨🇦

Pour une dernière fois. 🇨🇦#MilanoCortina2026pic.twitter.com/ZSuZ9aWVJT

— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) February 19, 2026

Team USA Women's Hockey Projected Lines vs Canada

Forwards

  • Dunne - Carpenter - Knight
  • Bilka - Heise - Murphy
  • Coyne - Pannek - Zumwinkle
  • Curl - Janecke - Simms
  • Scamurra

Defense

  • Keller - Edwards
  • Harvey - Winn
  • Stecklein - Barnes
  • Guilday

Goalies

  • Frankel
  • Philips

Gold medal game lines incominggg 🇺🇸#WinterOlympics game preview: https://t.co/D98mCtDmA8pic.twitter.com/s8WY7sxJUn

— USA Hockey (@usahockey) February 19, 2026

Top 5 Points Scorers, 2026 Winter Olympics - Women's Hockey

  1. Caroline Harvey, USA (2g, 7a)
  2. Daryl Watts, CAN (2g, 6a)
  3. Hannah Bilka, USA (4g, 3a)
  4. Thea Johansson, SWE (4g, 3a)
  5. Laura Kluge, GER (3g, 4a)

Top 5 Goalies, 2026 Winter Olympics (≥3 GP) - Women's Hockey

  1. Aerin Frankel, USA (0.25 GAA, .985 SV%)
  2. Emerance Maschmeyer, CAN (0.47 GAA, .957 SV%)
  3. Andrea Brändli, SUI (1.94 GAA, .952 SV%)
  4. Ebba Svensson Träff, SWE (1.22 GAA, .944 SV%)
  5. Klára Peslarová, CZE (2.01 GAA, .933 SV%)

Marie-Philip Poulin Shares Her Memories Of Golden Goal In Sochi 2014

Relive the golden goal that Team Canada captain Marie-Philip Poulin described as "one of the most memorable moments of her career" as she reacts to a photo from Sochi 2014.

Where were you when❓ Marie-Philip Poulin shares the memories of her overtime winner in the gold medal game at #Sochi2014.@HockeyQuebec | @PWHL_Montrealpic.twitter.com/wgptHSS0JW

— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) February 19, 2026

Müller, Switzerland Defeats Sweden For Second Ever Olympic Medal

The Swiss women's national team defeated Sweden in overtime to secure their second Olympic medal—the first being Bronze in 2014 after defeating... you guessed it, Sweden.

The success marks another step in continuing their Olympic progression up the ranks after losing to Finland in the Bronze medal game in Beijing in 2022 and 5th place finish in 2018.

It was Boston Fleet forward Alina Müller who came up huge for the Swiss, sending and receiving the back-and-forth pass from Ivana Wey with less than a minute left of 3-on-3 overtime.

Müller was iconic throughout the tournament for Team Switzerland, with three goals and two assists. Her performance in 2026 pushed her career total to 28, good enough for 8th all-time in women's Olympic hockey (15g, 13a). 

MÜLLER FOR THE MEDAL.🇨🇭
Switzerland wins Olympic bronze in OVERTIME! pic.twitter.com/DZCHQxEz4u

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 19, 2026

Watch: Instant Reactions To Yesterday's Men's Quarterfinals Chaos

FloHockey's Chris Peters and Robert Babiak break down all the action from the Milan-Cortina hockey tournaments in the Hockey Daily Reaction Show: Milan-Cortina presented by Fortune Tires.

Tune in to their reaction after the women's Olympic gold medal game this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET on YouTube, X, and anywhere you can watch the FloSports app.

FloHockey's Chris Peters and Robert Babiak break down all the action from the Milan-Cortina hockey tournaments in the Hockey Daily Reaction Show: Milan-Cortina presented by @fortunetiresusa. #FortuneTiresUSA#MilanCortina2026#livehttps://t.co/v9qBvAzSgE

— FloHockey (@FloHockey) February 18, 2026

What Would Winning Gold Mean To Team USA?

Hear from Team USA on what it would mean to bring the Olympic gold back to the states.

The journey reaches its peak. 🇺🇸
Gold medal game. Today at 1:10 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock. #WinterOlympicspic.twitter.com/E1hYnUEK3x

— USA Hockey (@usahockey) February 19, 2026

2026 Olympic Hockey Men's Semifinals Round Schedule: Here's The Bracket

Friday, Feb. 20 — Semifinals

  • 10:40 a.m. ET – Canada vs Finland
  • 3:10 p.m. ET – USA vs Slovakia

Saturday, Feb. 21

  • 2:40 p.m. ET – Men’s Bronze medal game

Sunday, Feb. 22

  • 8:10 a.m. ET – Men’s Gold medal game

Milan Cortina 2026 Live Coverage Coming To FloHockey

FloHockey is your source for the best coverage, live broadcasts, and all-access content below the National Hockey League—over the next few weeks that includes coverage of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy. 

Every day at 6:30 p.m. ET from Feb. 12-18, FloHockey analyst Chris Peters and co-host Robert Babiak will be bringing you the latest coverage, analysis, and news from Milan Cortina 2026.

Here's when to tune in on the final weekend, Feb. 19-22:

  • Thursday, Feb. 19 - 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Friday, Feb. 20 - 6:30 p.m. ET
  • Saturday, Feb. 21 - 9:05 p.m. ET
  • Sunday, Feb. 22 - 11:30 a.m. ET

Tune in LIVE on the FloHockey 24/7 FAST channel, available on Prime Video and Fubo, or watch for free on FloHockey YouTube.

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