Canada vs USA Preview & Prediction | 2026 Winter Olympics | Women’s Ice Hockey | Preliminary Round

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The showdown every fan has been waiting for as Canada and USA do battle for the first time.

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How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports (some events will also be televised on the BBC / TNT Sports / Not Televised / USA – NBC, USA Network, CNBC & NBCSN

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ (some events can be streamed live on the BBC’s digital platforms / USA – Peacock & nbcolympics.com

Canada vs USA prediction

A showdown seen by many as a dress rehearsal for the potential gold medal match later in the tournament, Canada and USA lock horns with both sets of players knowing each other extremely well. Playing in the PWHL has brought the two squads together with teammates and opponents coming together for their respective countries and duelling on the other side of the world here in Milan.

Both nations are capable of scoring multiple goals and on the flip side, they are each strong defensively and boast only one point conceded as it stands. This is a contest that really could go either way, especially in group stage play and therefore, the safer move would be backing under 5.5 goals scored in what could prove a tactical battle.

Canada vs USA tip: Under 5.5 total goals