We are just over a week away from the premier Winter Olympic event: the men’s hockey gold medal game. With the single-elimination tournament starting on Tuesday, let’s take a look at the three favorites (according to Polymarket) to take home gold in Milan.

The tournament begins with a round robin where each team plays a total of three games. The top teams in each group after the round robin, along with the best second-place team, advance to the quarterfinals. The other eight teams then compete in the qualification playoffs to determine the remaining four quarterfinal spots.

Recapping Day 12 of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

Canada defeated Czechia 4-3 in the men's hockey quarterfinals thanks to an overtime goal by Ontario's Mitch Marner. Team captain Sidney Crosby was injured during the second period and left the game. Canada's men's curling team cruised to an 8-3 victory over Italy. The women's side is playing Italy now.

Here is an updated look at the standings, results and schedule for women's curling at the 2026 Winter Games.

USA enters the Olympic women's hockey final as heavy favorites. But Canada enters as the reigning Olympic champions. In a one game final, anything can happen.

Join our writers for all the action and latest news from day 13 of the Games, with seven more golds up for grabs