The 2026 Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey Schedule and & Bracket is rocking and rolling. Follow Team USA’s quest for gold (first since 1980), with NHL stars back in action for the first time since 2014. Milano Cortina 2026 men’s tournament (Feb 11–22) features 12 teams in three groups; all advance to playoffs, but top seeds earn quarterfinal byes. Track prelim results, standings, USA’s path, and key games here.
2026 Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey Tournament Format
Here’s the 2026 Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey tournament format for you.
- Preliminaries: Three groups of four; round-robin (three games each).
- Advancement: Group winners + best runner-up get direct quarterfinal berths (Feb 18). Remaining teams play qualification playoffs (Feb 17).
- Playoffs: Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Gold/Bronze Medal Games (Feb 22? – check Olympics.com for finals).
- Venues: Milano Santagiulia & Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arenas.
Groups:
- Group A: Canada, Switzerland, Czechia, France
- Group B: Finland, Sweden, Slovakia, Italy
- Group C: USA, Germany, Latvia, Denmark
Current Group Standings (as of February 14, 2026 – Mid-Afternoon, Post-Early Games; USA-Denmark Ongoing)
Here’s the current group standings. We’ll update them again before bedtime US West Coast time for you with the USA-Denmark results.
IHF points: 3 for regulation win, 2 OT win, 1 OT loss. From IIHF/Olympics.com/NHL.com:
Group A (Canada dominant):
- Canada: 2 GP, 6 pts, +9 GD (10 GF:1 GA)
- Switzerland: 2 GP, 3 pts, 0 GD
- Czechia: 2 GP, 3 pts, -2 GD
- France: 2 GP, 0 pts, -7 GD
Group B (Slovakia tops after mixed results; Finland massive win today):
- Slovakia: 3 GP, 6 pts, +2 GD (group winner locked)
- Finland: 3 GP, 6 pts, +11 GD (11-0 over Italy today)
- Sweden: 3 GP, ~6 pts (5-3 over Slovakia today)
- Italy: 3 GP, low pts (heavy losses)
Group C (USA in control post-Latvia win; game vs Denmark live):
- USA: 1 GP, 3 pts, +4 GD (5-1 Latvia win Feb 12)
- Latvia: 2 GP (4-3 win over Germany today)
- Germany: 2 GP (losses)
- Denmark: Ongoing vs USA
Today’s Prelims – February 14, 2026 (Results & Ongoing)
- Group B: Sweden 5-3 Slovakia (completed)
- Group B: Finland 11-0 Italy (blowout; boosts Slovakia group win)
- Group C: Latvia 4-3 Germany (upset)
- Group C: USA vs Denmark – Live/Ongoing (3:10 PM ET start, Milano Santagiulia). USA trails 2-1 after Period 1 (Matt Boldy scored for USA; Denmark goals from Nick Olesen, Nicholas B. Jensen; Jeremy Swayman in net). Follow live on Peacock/USA Network-USA needs win to lock top spot.
Team USA’s Path Forward
- Remaining Prelims:
- Feb 14: vs Denmark (ongoing/live – strong win keeps Group C lead)
- Feb 15: vs Germany (3:10 PM ET, Milano Santagiulia, USA Network)
- Path to Gold (if win Group C or best runner-up):
- Direct bye to quarterfinals (Feb 18) → Semifinals → Gold Game (potential vs Canada/Finland rivalry rematch).
- USA favored deep run with stars like Auston Matthews, Jack Hughes, Brock Nelson (early scorers).
Printable 2026 Winter Olympic’s Men’s Hockey Bracket and Schedule
Here’s the printable 2026 Winter Olympics Men’s hockey bracket and schedule for you.
For live updates, full results, and projections, check our main Olympics tracker here and medal table page here.
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