Could today finally be the day? After Thursday’s postponement due to norovirus, fans of Canada women’s hockey are a bit numb after waiting so long to see their team hit the ice at Milan Cortina 2026.
So far, it’s looking like all systems are set to “go” on Team Canada’s potential sixth Olympic gold medal and it all starts today with a 3:10 p.m. ET puck drop against Switzerland at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena.
Sixteen players that helped Canada to the gold in Beijing return to wear the maple leaf. One of which, Marie-Philip Poulin, is just two goals away from becoming the Olympics all-time leading goal scorer.
Only time will tell if their journey for gold will start and end with making history.
Switzerland stands as the first hurdle, initially expecting to have a glance at how Canada might play against Finland, but now will be under the spotlight to show other teams their first look at the gold medal favorites.
Amongst the players to watch include many PWHL veterans like Boston Fleet’s Alina Müller, who scored a late power play goal in the third period to spur on Friday’s eventual comeback win over Czechia in the shootout.
Canada opens their journey for Olympic gold vs Switzerland on Saturday, Feb. 7. Read the live updates, scores and highlights from Milan Cortina 2026.
Milan Cortina 2026: Canada Women’s Hockey vs Switzerland Live Updates
Refresh the page regularly to see the latest updates, current score, and watch highlights from Canada vs Switzerland women’s hockey at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Last update: 4:00 p.m. ET
Swiss Kills Canada Power Play To Open 2nd – 17:51 2ndCAN 0, SUI 0
Maschmeyer and Maurer return to their creases for the second twenty minutes of this game. Canada has about 55 seconds left on the power play with Marti in the box.
Poulin had a chance from the slot but Sinja Leemann was there to make the block and the clock ran out.
One-Sided Affair Remains Tied, Canada vs Switzerland – End of 1st PeriodCAN 0, SUI 0
Despite the offensive onslaught from Team Canada to open their first game of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Switzerland withstood the flurry and even struck back with their own aggression.
Canada’s been moving the puck well and holding the Swiss out of their own zone, but have yet to convert with at least two posts and almost all of the shots on goal.
In the late moments of the period, the Swiss penalty kill unit was called upon to make the stop and head into the locker rooms with the score even.
They delivered, continuing the Swiss defense’s improvement since the opening moments of the game.
Canada’s clearly leaning onto Renata Fast with four shots on goal and the most time on ice for either team with 9:37.
Maurer has been rock solid for the Swiss after 20.
Shots on goal:
AFTER 1 | 🇨🇦 outshoots 🇨🇭 17-2 in a scoreless first period.
AFTER 1 | Le 🇨🇦 domine la 🇨🇭 avec 17 tirs contre 2, mais aucun but n’a été inscrit au premier tiers.
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Ambrose Takes A Hard Hit, Marti Sent To Box – 0:59 1stCAN 0, SUI 0
Canada got their first power play of the 2026 Olympics after an illegal hit from Marti on Montreal Victoire’s Erin Ambrose into the boards put them up a player.
On the next play, matching roughing penalties came out on Stalder and Watts.
Maurer made a great save off of the Poulin delivery from a Fast pass to open the power play shooting by Canada.
Swiss Defense Finds Footing – 4:40 1stCAN 0, SUI 0
Although nearly all shots went Canada’s way in the first 15 minutes of the period, the middle portion of the period has looked much better for Switzerland’s defense. Shots have slowed to just 3 from Canada in the past six minutes with blocks and better play behind the net.
SUI defender Annic Buchi took a hard hit from Emily Clark, she went down the tunnel before the intermission after returning to the bench.
Canada Circling, Goal Waved Off Due To High Stick – 9:00 1stCAN 0, SUI 0
The puck found the back of the net but it was only after Sarah Nurse’s stick reached to the sky to tip the puck in past Maurer. The goal was immediately waved off.
Shots on goal:
Ivana Wey and Alina Marti Get First Chance For SUI – 9:50 1stCAN 0, SUI 0
Physicality between the two has picked up as they settle into the first period. Switzerland’s offensive frustrations continue without a shot on goal. Blayre Turnbull has been relentless near the halfway point, entering the zone and driving the net with speed a number of times.
Maurer sealed the post nicely on a Jenner attempt that bounced off the outside.
Switzerland got their first good chance at Maschmeyer at the halfway point, with a breakout by Ivana Wey and Alina Marti. A good backcheck kept Marti from making contact, though.
Canada’s Defense Stifles Swiss – 14:00 1stCAN 0, SUI 0
Canada defense is doing a good job holding Switzerland out of their zone. The few times they have been able to get the puck deep, they get stuffed against the wall before Canada easily clears the puck.
Eight shots on goal for CAN, zero for SUI.
Sarah Nurse Opens Shooting, Maurer Makes The Stop – 17:22 1stCAN 0, SUI 0
Sarah Nurse chooses the quick release from the slot after taking the delivery from Fillier to put the first shot on Maurer who easily collected the puck.
Fast has been solid early, creating two offensive chances for Canada but couldn’t quite convert after finding the post on a backhand lift.
Canada earned the first six shots on goal in just two and a half minutes.
Puck Drop Is Next: Stay Tuned For Live Scores And Highlights
It’s time for Canada vs Switzerland at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena on a beautiful Saturday evening in Milan, Italy!
Canada has won gold five of the last seven Olympics—their journey to a possible sixth begins now.
After trailing Czechia 3-1 in the third period, Switzerland came back to win the game in the shootout last night. They’ll need to channel that energy to walk off the ice with a win tonight.
Maschmeyer, goalie for the PWHL’s Vancouver Goldeneyes is in net for Canada while SC Bern’s Saskia Maurer gets the start for Switzerland.
Game on! / Au jeu! 🇨🇦🇨🇭
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When Does Canada Women’s Hockey play vs. Switzerland at Milan Cortina 2026
Puck drop for Canada vs Switzerland is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 7. It is Canada’s first round robin game of four to determine who will move on to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games quarterfinals.
Projected Lines for Canada vs Switzerland Today
Our first Olympic look. 🇨🇦
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Canada
Forwards
- Gosling – Poulin – Stacey
- Watts – Nurse – Fillier
- Maltais – Turnbull – Clark
- Gardiner – O’Neill – Jenner
- Spooner
Defense
- Larocque – Fast
- Shelton – Ambrose
- Thompson – Jaques
- Tabin
Goalies
Switzerland
Forwards
- Enzler – Muller – Stalder
- Marti – Wey – Zimmermann
- Schaefer – Leemann – Lutz
- Balzer – Herzig – Quennec
- Ruedi
Defense
- Baechler – Christen
- Vallario – Meriguet
- Wetli – Sigrist
- Buchi
Goalies
30 Minutes Until Puck Drop: While You WaitWhat’s Next For Gavin McKenna? Here’s What Happened On Called Up: Ep 56
This week on Called Up: The Prospects Podcast, hosts Chris Peters and Cam Robinson talked about the chaotic news storm that has hit the professional hockey world this week.
Topics included the predicted overall top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, Gavin McKenna, being arrested, and the latest news heading into the NHL trade deadline brought about by the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
Artemi Panarin goes coast-to-coast to join the Los Angeles Kings while Liam Greentree heads to the Big Apple. Chris and Cam covered the moves and the path forward for the New York Rangers and LA Kings.
Then, they moved onto the best-on-best tournament coming out of Europe and ask “What does Canada need to do to win the Olympic gold?”
You can catch Called Up for free, available on FloHockey and YouTube, every Friday to stay up to date on the latest professional and junior hockey news.
Team Canada Women’s Hockey Roster – 2026 Milan CortinaForwards
- Laura Stacey, F, Montreal Victoire
- Sarah Fillier, F, New York Sirens
- Brianne Jenner, F, Ottawa Charge
- Sarah Nurse, F, Vancouver Goldeneyes
- Natalie Spooner, F, Toronto Sceptres
- Emily Clark, F, Ottawa Charge
- Emma Maltais, F, Toronto Sceptres
- Marie-Philip Poulin, F, Montreal Victoire
- Blayre Turnbull, F, Toronto Sceptres
- Kristin O’Neill, F, New York Sirens
- Julia Gosling, F, Seattle Torent
- Jennifer Gardiner, Vancouver Goldeneyes
- Daryl Watts, F, Toronto Sceptres
Defense
- Sophie Jaques, D, Vancouver Goldeneyes
- Jaceolyne Larocque, D, Ottawa Charge
- Kati Tabin, D, Montreal Victoire
- Renata Fast, D, Toronto Sceptres
- Ella Shelton, D, Toronto Sceptres
- Erin Ambrose, D, Montreal Victoire
- Claire Thompson, D, Vancouver Goldeneyes
Goalies
- Ann-Renee Desbiens, G, Montreal Victoire
- Emerance Maschmeyer, G, Vancouver Goldeneyes
- Kayle Osborne, G, New York Sirens
Team Switzerland Women’s Hockey Roster – 2026 Milan Cortina Forwards
- Lara Stalder, F, EV Zug
- Kaleigh Quennec, F, SC Bern
- Laura Zimmerman, F, St. Cloud State Huskies
- Lisa Ruedi, F, ZSC Lions
- Ivana Wey, F, EV Zug
- Rahel Enzler, F, EV Zug
- Sinja Leemann, F, SC Bern
- Alina Muller, F, Boston Fleet
- Naemi Herzig, F, Holy Cross Crusaders
- Alina Marti, F, EV Zug
- Vanessa Schaefer, F, UBC Thunderbirds
- Leoni Balzer, F, HC Davos
- Lena-Marie Lutz, F, HC Ambri-Piotta
Defense
- Annic Buchi, D, EV Zug
- Shannon Sigrist, D, ZSC Lions
- Laure Meriguet, D, Geneve-Servette HC U17
- Nicole Vallario, D, New York Sirens
- Lara Christen, D, SC Bern
- Stefanie Wetli, D, SC Bern
- Alessia Baechler, D, Northeastern Huskies
Goalies
- Andrea Brandli, G, Frolunda HC
- Saskia Maurer, G, SC Bern
- Monja Wagner, G, Union Garnet Chargers
GAME DAY! Let the Games begin (again)! 🇨🇦🇨🇭
JOUR DE MATCH! Place au tournoi olympique féminin à Milan 🇨🇦🇨🇭
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How To Watch 2026 Winter Olympic Hockey In US And Canada
Viewers in the United States can watch the 2026 Olympic Winter Games streaming live via Peacock and the NBCOlympics website. It is also available through your TV provider via NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBCSN.
Viewers in Canada can watch Milan Cortina 2026 via CBC through your TV provider or stream for free on the app or at CBCGem.ca.
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2026 Winter Olympics Women’s Hockey Standings – Group Stage
Here’s where things stand in women’s hockey at the Olympic Winter Games 2026 on Saturday morning, Feb. 7. The top eight teams will advance to the quarterfinals:
(Country – Games Played, Goal Differential, Points)
Group A
- United States – 2, +9, 6
- Switzerland – 1, +1, 2
- Czechia – 2, -5, 1
- Canada – 0, 0, 0
- Finland – 1, -5, 0
Group B
- Sweden – 2 ,+8, 6
- Germany – 2, 0, 3
- Italy – 2, -2, 3
- Japan – 2, -2, 3
- France – 2, -4, 0
2026 Olympic Women’s Hockey Scores
Here are the women’s hockey scores from the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
Thursday, Feb. 5
- Sweden 4 – 1 Germany
- Italy 4 – 1 France
- United States 5 – 1 Czechia
Friday, Feb. 6
- Japan 3 – 2 France
- Czechia 3 – 4 Switzerland (SO)
Saturday, Feb. 7
- Germany 5 – 2 Japan
- Sweden 6 – 1 Italy
- United States vs Finland
- Switzerland vs Canada
Olympic Hockey Schedule 2026: Here’s When Canada, Team USA Play
All times Eastern.
Saturday, Feb. 7
Women’s Group B
- Germany vs Japan | 6:10 a.m.
- Sweden vs Italy | 8:40 a.m.
Women’s Group A
- United States vs Finland | 10:40 a.m.
- Switzerland vs Canada | 3:10 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 8
Women’s Group B
- France vs Sweden | 10:40 a.m.
Women’s Group A
- Czechia vs Finland | 3:10 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 9
Women’s Group B
- Japan vs Italy | 6:10 a.m.
- Germany vs France | 10:40 a.m.
Women’s Group A
- Switzerland vs United States | 2:40 p.m.
- Canada vs Czechia | 3:10 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Women’s Group B
- Japan vs Sweden | 6:10 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Men’s Group B
- Slovakia vs. Finland | 10:40 a.m.
- Sweden vs. Italy | 3:10 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 12
Women’s Group A
- Finland vs Canada | 2:30 p.m. ** RESCHEDULED FROM FEB. 5**
Men’s Group A
- Switzerland vs. France | 6:10 a.m.
- Czechia vs. Canada | 10:40 a.m.
Men’s Group C
- Latvia vs. USA | 3:10 p.m.
- Germany vs. Denmark | 3:10 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 13
Men’s Group B
- Finland vs. Sweden | 6:10 a.m.
- Italy vs. Slovakia | 6:10 a.m.
Men’s Group A
- France vs. Czechia | 10:40 a.m.
- Canada vs. Switzerland | 3:10 p.m.
Women’s Quarterfinal Matchups
- TBD | 10:40 a.m.
- TBD | 3:10 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14
Men’s Group B
- Sweden vs. Slovakia | 6:10 a.m.
- Finland vs. Italy | 10:40 a.m.
Men’s Group C
- Germany vs. Latvia | 6:10 a.m.
- USA vs. Denmark | 3:10 p.m.
Women’s Quarterfinal Matchups
- TBD | 10:40 a.m.
- TBD | 3:10 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 15
Men’s Group A
- Switzerland vs. Czechia | 6:10 a.m.
- Canada vs. France | 10:40 a.m.
Men’s Group C
- USA vs. Germany | 3:10 p.m.
- Denmark vs. Latvia | 3:10 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 16
- Women’s Semifinal Matchups
- TBD | 10:40 a.m.
- TBD | 3:10 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
- Men’s Qualification playoff matchups
- TBD | 6:10 a.m.
- TBD | 6:10 a.m.
- TBD | 10:40 a.m.
- TBD | 3:10 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 18
- Men’s Quarterfinal matchups
- TBD | 6:10 a.m.
- TBD | 10:40 a.m.
- TBD | 12:10 p.m.
- TBD | 3:10 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 19
- Women’s Bronze medal game | 8:40 a.m.
- Women’s Gold medal game | 1:10 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 20
- Men’s Semifinal matchups
- TBD | 10:40 a.m.
- TBD | 3:10 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21
- Men’s Bronze medal game | 2:40 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 22
- Men’s Gold medal game | 8:10 a.m.
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The 2026 AHL All-Star Skills Competition takes place on Tuesday to open the on-ice action, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET. It’s a battle of the best in the Eastern vs the best in the Western as players show off their elite talent in seven skills events.
Then, on Wednesday, the fun continues at 8:00 p.m. ET with the 2026 AHL All-Star Challenge—a four team, 3-on-3 round robin tournament—all leading to one eight-minute 3-on-3 championship finale game.
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How To Watch 2026 Winter Olympic Hockey In US And Canada
Viewers in the United States can watch the 2026 Olympic Winter Games streaming live via Peacock and the NBCOlympics website. It is also available through your TV provider via NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBCSN.
Viewers in Canada can watch Milano Cortina 2026 via CBC through your TV provider or stream for free on the app or at CBCGem.ca.
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