playInside USA’s pursuit of gold in men’s ice hockey (1:13)Greg Wyshynski previews the USA’s path to gold in men’s ice hockey, and some potential obstacles along the way. (1:13)ESPN staffFeb 12, 2026, 06:00 AM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsThursday marks the second day of the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina.On Wednesday, Slovakia stunned the hockey world by defeating Finland 4-1 in the first game of the tournament. Then, Sweden survived a spirited effort from the host Italians, winning 5-2 after allowing the opening goal in the first period.With four games on the schedule on Thursday, that means eight teams are in action, consisting of all four from Groups A and C.That includes the first contest for both Team USA and Canada, the heavy favorites for the gold medal.Read on for the current standings, schedule of games for the day, leading goal scorers and goaltenders, along with the latest Olympic men’s hockey headlines.Jump ahead: Standings Thursday’s games Stat leadersCurrent standingsThursday’s scheduleNote: All times Eastern.Group ASwitzerland vs. France | 6:10 a.m. | Peacock Czechia vs. Canada | 10:40 a.m. | USA/PeacockGroup CLatvia vs. USA | 3:10 p.m. | USA/Peacock Germany vs. Denmark | 3:10 p.m. | PeacockStat leadersLatest Olympic hockey headlinesSlovakia stuns Finland to open men’s hockey playCanada, U.S. top men’s gold medal betting oddsMatthews named U.S. captain for men’s hockeyCzechia loses injured Bruins center Zacha for Games
Inside USA’s pursuit of gold in men’s ice hockey (1:13)Greg Wyshynski previews the USA’s path to gold in men’s ice hockey, and some potential obstacles along the way. (1:13)
playInside USA’s pursuit of gold in men’s ice hockey (1:13)Greg Wyshynski previews the USA’s path to gold in men’s ice hockey, and some potential obstacles along the way. (1:13)ESPN staffFeb 12, 2026, 06:00 AM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsThursday marks the second day of the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina.On Wednesday, Slovakia stunned the hockey world by defeating Finland 4-1 in the first game of the tournament. Then, Sweden survived a spirited effort from the host Italians, winning 5-2 after allowing the opening goal in the first period.With four games on the schedule on Thursday, that means eight teams are in action, consisting of all four from Groups A and C.That includes the first contest for both Team USA and Canada, the heavy favorites for the gold medal.Read on for the current standings, schedule of games for the day, leading goal scorers and goaltenders, along with the latest Olympic men’s hockey headlines.Jump ahead: Standings Thursday’s games Stat leadersCurrent standingsThursday’s scheduleNote: All times Eastern.Group ASwitzerland vs. France | 6:10 a.m. | Peacock Czechia vs. Canada | 10:40 a.m. | USA/PeacockGroup CLatvia vs. USA | 3:10 p.m. | USA/Peacock Germany vs. Denmark | 3:10 p.m. | PeacockStat leadersLatest Olympic hockey headlinesSlovakia stuns Finland to open men’s hockey playCanada, U.S. top men’s gold medal betting oddsMatthews named U.S. captain for men’s hockeyCzechia loses injured Bruins center Zacha for Games
playInside USA’s pursuit of gold in men’s ice hockey (1:13)Greg Wyshynski previews the USA’s path to gold in men’s ice hockey, and some potential obstacles along the way. (1:13)ESPN staffFeb 12, 2026, 06:00 AM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsThursday marks the second day of the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina.On Wednesday, Slovakia stunned the hockey world by defeating Finland 4-1 in the first game of the tournament. Then, Sweden survived a spirited effort from the host Italians, winning 5-2 after allowing the opening goal in the first period.With four games on the schedule on Thursday, that means eight teams are in action, consisting of all four from Groups A and C.That includes the first contest for both Team USA and Canada, the heavy favorites for the gold medal.Read on for the current standings, schedule of games for the day, leading goal scorers and goaltenders, along with the latest Olympic men’s hockey headlines.Jump ahead: Standings Thursday’s games Stat leadersCurrent standingsThursday’s scheduleNote: All times Eastern.Group ASwitzerland vs. France | 6:10 a.m. | Peacock Czechia vs. Canada | 10:40 a.m. | USA/PeacockGroup CLatvia vs. USA | 3:10 p.m. | USA/Peacock Germany vs. Denmark | 3:10 p.m. | PeacockStat leadersLatest Olympic hockey headlinesSlovakia stuns Finland to open men’s hockey playCanada, U.S. top men’s gold medal betting oddsMatthews named U.S. captain for men’s hockeyCzechia loses injured Bruins center Zacha for Games
playInside USA’s pursuit of gold in men’s ice hockey (1:13)Greg Wyshynski previews the USA’s path to gold in men’s ice hockey, and some potential obstacles along the way. (1:13)ESPN staffFeb 12, 2026, 06:00 AM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsThursday marks the second day of the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina.On Wednesday, Slovakia stunned the hockey world by defeating Finland 4-1 in the first game of the tournament. Then, Sweden survived a spirited effort from the host Italians, winning 5-2 after allowing the opening goal in the first period.With four games on the schedule on Thursday, that means eight teams are in action, consisting of all four from Groups A and C.That includes the first contest for both Team USA and Canada, the heavy favorites for the gold medal.Read on for the current standings, schedule of games for the day, leading goal scorers and goaltenders, along with the latest Olympic men’s hockey headlines.Jump ahead: Standings Thursday’s games Stat leadersCurrent standingsThursday’s scheduleNote: All times Eastern.Group ASwitzerland vs. France | 6:10 a.m. | Peacock Czechia vs. Canada | 10:40 a.m. | USA/PeacockGroup CLatvia vs. USA | 3:10 p.m. | USA/Peacock Germany vs. Denmark | 3:10 p.m. | PeacockStat leadersLatest Olympic hockey headlinesSlovakia stuns Finland to open men’s hockey playCanada, U.S. top men’s gold medal betting oddsMatthews named U.S. captain for men’s hockeyCzechia loses injured Bruins center Zacha for Games
playInside USA’s pursuit of gold in men’s ice hockey (1:13)Greg Wyshynski previews the USA’s path to gold in men’s ice hockey, and some potential obstacles along the way. (1:13)ESPN staffFeb 12, 2026, 06:00 AM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsThursday marks the second day of the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina.On Wednesday, Slovakia stunned the hockey world by defeating Finland 4-1 in the first game of the tournament. Then, Sweden survived a spirited effort from the host Italians, winning 5-2 after allowing the opening goal in the first period.With four games on the schedule on Thursday, that means eight teams are in action, consisting of all four from Groups A and C.That includes the first contest for both Team USA and Canada, the heavy favorites for the gold medal.Read on for the current standings, schedule of games for the day, leading goal scorers and goaltenders, along with the latest Olympic men’s hockey headlines.Jump ahead: Standings Thursday’s games Stat leadersCurrent standingsThursday’s scheduleNote: All times Eastern.Group ASwitzerland vs. France | 6:10 a.m. | Peacock Czechia vs. Canada | 10:40 a.m. | USA/PeacockGroup CLatvia vs. USA | 3:10 p.m. | USA/Peacock Germany vs. Denmark | 3:10 p.m. | PeacockStat leadersLatest Olympic hockey headlinesSlovakia stuns Finland to open men’s hockey playCanada, U.S. top men’s gold medal betting oddsMatthews named U.S. captain for men’s hockeyCzechia loses injured Bruins center Zacha for Games
ESPN staffFeb 12, 2026, 06:00 AM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsThursday marks the second day of the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina.On Wednesday, Slovakia stunned the hockey world by defeating Finland 4-1 in the first game of the tournament. Then, Sweden survived a spirited effort from the host Italians, winning 5-2 after allowing the opening goal in the first period.With four games on the schedule on Thursday, that means eight teams are in action, consisting of all four from Groups A and C.That includes the first contest for both Team USA and Canada, the heavy favorites for the gold medal.Read on for the current standings, schedule of games for the day, leading goal scorers and goaltenders, along with the latest Olympic men’s hockey headlines.Jump ahead: Standings Thursday’s games Stat leadersCurrent standingsThursday’s scheduleNote: All times Eastern.Group ASwitzerland vs. France | 6:10 a.m. | Peacock Czechia vs. Canada | 10:40 a.m. | USA/PeacockGroup CLatvia vs. USA | 3:10 p.m. | USA/Peacock Germany vs. Denmark | 3:10 p.m. | PeacockStat leadersLatest Olympic hockey headlinesSlovakia stuns Finland to open men’s hockey playCanada, U.S. top men’s gold medal betting oddsMatthews named U.S. captain for men’s hockeyCzechia loses injured Bruins center Zacha for Games
ESPN staffFeb 12, 2026, 06:00 AM ETMultiple Authors
Thursday marks the second day of the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina.
On Wednesday, Slovakia stunned the hockey world by defeating Finland 4-1 in the first game of the tournament. Then, Sweden survived a spirited effort from the host Italians, winning 5-2 after allowing the opening goal in the first period.
With four games on the schedule on Thursday, that means eight teams are in action, consisting of all four from Groups A and C.
That includes the first contest for both Team USA and Canada, the heavy favorites for the gold medal.
Read on for the current standings, schedule of games for the day, leading goal scorers and goaltenders, along with the latest Olympic men’s hockey headlines.
Inside USA’s pursuit of gold in men’s ice hockey (1:13)Greg Wyshynski previews the USA’s path to gold in men’s ice hockey, and some potential obstacles along the way. (1:13)
Greg Wyshynski previews the USA’s path to gold in men’s ice hockey, and some potential obstacles along the way. (1:13)