Canada beat the USA in last year's 4 Nations Face-Off final, but plenty has changed since. Here's key differences that could impact gold medal game.
On Thursday, Team USA secured two more gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
After surviving once again in the semifinal, the Canadian men's hockey team have one more obstacle between them and gold: Team USA
The Canada and United States men's hockey teams are evenly matched heading into the gold medal game. USA TODAY predicts the winner:
Matt Severance reveals his best bets for Sunday's men's hockey Canada vs. Team USA final at the 2026 Winter Olympics
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In the men's cross-country team spring, Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher surged to silver to deliver the United States its first-ever Olympic medal in the event. Ogden won his second silver as he previously became the first American man to reach an Olympic cross-country podium since 1976.
Team USA broke a 24‑year Winter Olympics record at Milan Cortina 2026, marking their best performance in Games history.
Team USA could add more gold medals to its tally, including on Sunday when the U.S. men's hockey team takes on Team Canada.
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