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.

The Canada and United States men's hockey teams are evenly matched heading into the gold medal game. USA TODAY predicts the winner:

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.

The United States is currently third in the overall medal count.

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.

Two rivals meet on the ice to see who will take home hardware in Cortina, as the United States and Canada face off for the bronze medal in the women’s Curling tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics.