It's sure to be another classic at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, as a bevy of NHL talent takes the ice

A spot in the gold medal game is on the line on Friday in Milan, as Canada and Finland face off in the first semifinal of the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Sidney Crosby, who sustained an injury against Czechia, will not play in a 2026 Olympic semifinal against Finland, Hockey Canada announced Friday.

MILAN (AP) — On a night of American comebacks at the Milan Cortina Games, Alysa Liu delivered the U.S. its first women’s figure skating Olympic gold medal in 24 years. The 20-year-old Liu performed a near-flawless free skate Thursday to upstage Japanese rivals Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai.

Parker's prediction: Canadians relentless attack too much for Czechs. Canada and Czechia will face off in the quarterfinals at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday, February 18. My top Canada vs. Czechia predictions and free betting picks call for the Canadians to punch their ticket to the semifinals with a statement win.

Check out our best bet for Finland vs. Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey quarterfinal on Friday.

Hilary Knight tied it late in regulation and Megan Keller won it in OT as USA women's hockey beat Canada 2-1 to claim gold at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

It's sure to be another classic at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, as a bevy of NHL talent takes the ice