The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are a great day for hockey fans, as today is the final day of the men’s preliminary round. The United States is among eight Olympic men’s hockey teams in action this Sunday, February 15.
Team USA will face Germany, whose roster includes seven NHL players, including the Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl – currently fifth in the NHL in points. In this round, teams earn three points for a regular victory. Ultimately, the group winners earn a direct bye to the quarter-finals.
Winter Olympics: February 15 schedule results
- 6:10 a.m. ET: Preliminary Men’s Match Switzerland vs. Czech Republic-Milan Santaguilai ice hockey arena
- 10:40 a.m. ET: Men’s Preliminary Round | Canada vs France| Milano Rho ice hockey arena
- 1:10 PM ET: Men’s Preliminary Round | Denmark vs. Latvia| Milan Rho ice hockey arena
- 3:10 PM ET: Men’s Preliminary Round | US vs. Germany|Milan Santaguilia Ice Hockey Arena
Olympic men’s hockey 2026: group rankings and scenarios
- Group A: Canada, Switzerland, Czech Republic, France
- Group B: Finland, Sweden, Slovakia, Italy
- Group C: USA, Germany, Denmark, Latvia
In the high-stakes matchup, the winner will secure second place and the best possible position to earn the final automatic quarterfinal spot.
