Canada and the United States are set to face off in the men’s hockey gold medal match at the Milano-Cortina Games. Both teams had challenging paths to the final, with Canada overcoming Czechia and Finland in dramatic fashion, while the U.S. had a dominating performance against Slovakia in the semifinals. Canada’s lineup has been affected by injuries, with key players like Sidney Crosby and Josh Morrissey sidelined. Despite this, Canada is still favored to win the gold, led by standout performances from Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini. The U.S. team, featuring top players like Quinn Hughes and Auston Matthews, is aiming to claim their first Olympic hockey title since the Miracle on Ice in 1980.
In addition to the hockey final, there are other exciting events scheduled for Sunday. The women’s 50km mass start in cross-country skiing will feature Sweden’s Frida Karlsson going for her third gold medal. Canada’s Amy Fraser and Rachael Karker will compete in the women’s halfpipe final in freestyle skiing. The curling gold medal match will see Switzerland take on Sweden in the women’s event. The bobsleigh competition will conclude with the final run of the four-man event, where Germany’s Johannes Lochner is in the lead. The day will wrap up with the closing ceremony at the historic Verona Arena, where Canadian athletes Maltais and Dubois will carry the flag. Broadcast coverage of the ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. ET on the CBC TV network and CBC Gem.
