Home » When is USA vs. Denmark Olympic Men’s Hockey Game Today? How to Watch on TV, Livestream
United States faces Denmark in a Group C preliminary game at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday, Feb. 14. Puck drop is set for 3:10 p.m. ET at the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan. Team USA enters as the world’s top-ranked squad, while Denmark sits eighth in the rankings. The Americans opened with a 5-1 win over Latvia, while Denmark fell 3-1 to Germany.
The NHL players are going to the Olympics for the first time since 2014, in the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. All 12 teams will play three preliminary games before advancing to the knockout stage.
Qualification playoffs begin Feb. 17, followed by quarterfinals on Feb. 18. The semifinals are scheduled for Feb. 20, with the bronze medal game on Feb. 21 and the gold medal game on Feb. 22, after which the NHL season resumes.
In the United States, fans can watch the game live on NBC Olympics platforms. The matchup will stream on Peacock, which carries full Olympic coverage.
In Canada, coverage is available on CBC, Bell Media, and Rogers Media platforms. Streaming options include CBC Gem and related network apps.
Across Europe, viewers can tune in through Warner Bros. Discovery platforms, including HBO Max and Eurosport. National EBU broadcasters will also provide coverage in select countries.
Fans can also explore streaming options such as DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV. Availability may vary by region, so local listings should be confirmed.
Team USA looks to build on its strong start. Brock Nelson scored twice against Latvia, while Brady Tkachuk, Tage Thompson, and captain Auston Matthews also found the net. The Americans are chasing their first Olympic gold medal since 1980.
Projected forward lines include Brady Tkachuk, Jack Eichel, and Matthew Tkachuk on the top unit. Matthews centers a scoring line alongside Clayton Keller and Jake Guentzel. Connor Hellebuyck is expected to lead the goaltending group.
Denmark will likely rest Frederik Andersen after he started against Germany. Coach Mikael Gath may turn to Mads Sogaard or Frederik Dichow in goal. Forwards Nikolaj Ehlers and Oliver Bjorkstrand remain key threats.
With both teams fighting for position in Group C, this matchup could shape the path to the quarterfinals. Fans can catch every shift live from Milan.
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