Thursday is the second day of the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina.
On Wednesday, Slovakia shocked the hockey world by defeating Finland 4-1 in the first match of the tournament. Then, Sweden survived a spirited effort from the host Italians and won 5–2 after scoring an early goal in the first period.
Having four games on the schedule for Thursday means eight teams are in action, including all four teams from Groups A and C.
It marked the first competition for both gold medal favorites Team USA and Canada.
Read on for current standings, the schedule of the day’s games, leading goal scorers and goaltenders, as well as the latest Olympic men’s hockey headlines.
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standings
thursday games
state leaders

current situation
thursday program
Note: All times Eastern.
Group A
Switzerland 4, France 0
Czechia vs Canada | 10:40 am USA/Peacock
group c
Latvia vs USA | 3:10 pm USA/Peacock
Germany vs Denmark 3:10 pm Peacock
state leaders
Latest Olympic Hockey Headlines
Slovakia beats Finland in opening men’s hockey game
Canada, US top men’s gold medal betting odds

