SportsLine's expert Mike Tierney reveals his United States vs. Canada picks for their Winter Olympics women's hockey gold-medal matchup on Thursday

Who's competing in the women's hockey gold medal game at 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday? Here's what to know, including how to watch information.

Both the United States and Canada continue to lead women’s hockey and are now set to compete for gold. In their first meeting at the Winter Games, the U.S. women’s team defeated Canada 5-0 to claim the top spot in Group A.

How did both teams get here? Who are the players to watch? We break down some of the storylines as the two powers in women's hockey are set to go head-to-head for gold.

When U.S. hockey defender Laila Edwards skates onto the Olympic ice ahead of Thursday’s gold medal game against Canada, she’ll immediately scan the stands for the real MVP.

After two heats, Elana Meyers Taylor sits in second in the monobob. Meyers Taylor will go for the podium Monday as the final heat takes place. She’s no stranger to medaling at the Olympics, as Meyers Taylor took home the silver medal back in 2022.

Mikaela Shiffrin is well-versed in the bargain the Olympics forces athletes to make. The risk that comes with laying yourself bare on the world stage. The way it challenges your mental and physical health.