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USA Hockey’s road to gold continues Saturday with its second Group C game against Denmark, as the American men look to tighten their grip on the top of the standings.
Following a dominant 5–1 opening statement against Latvia, Team USA enters the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena as heavy favorites in Group C. However, the stakes extend beyond just another tick in the win column. With Germany also sitting at 1–0 after defeating Denmark, this matchup is critical to ensure the Americans control their own destiny heading into the group-stage finale Sunday.
The strategic importance of this game centers on securing a direct path to the quarterfinals. Under the Olympic format, only the three group winners and the best overall second-place team earn a bye past the qualification playoffs. For a U.S. squad led by Auston Matthews and the Tkachuk brothers, avoiding that extra play-in game is essential for preserving energy in a tournament that features active NHL players for the first time in 12 years. A win against the Danes would not only provide a safety net in goal differential but also send a clear message to rivals like Canada and Sweden that the American drought since 1980 is under serious threat.
Despite the lopsided odds, Denmark remains a dangerous opponent capable of an upset. The Danes are led by NHL veterans Nikolaj Ehlers and goaltender Frederik Andersen, a duo that helped spearhead Denmark’s shocking victory over Canada at the 2025 World Championships. For the U.S., the challenge will be maintaining the discipline it showed in its opener while navigating the high-pressure environment of a Valentine’s Day showdown. For Denmark, it is a battle for survival: A second loss would likely condemn it to a difficult path through the qualification round, while a win would be the greatest achievement in the history of Danish hockey.
Follow along for updates throughout Saturday’s game.
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USA vs. Denmark hockey score
USA vs. Denmark live updates, highlights from 2026 Olympic men's hockey game
This section will be updated closer to puck drop on Feb. 14, 2026.
How to watch USA vs. Denmark
USA vs. Denmark start time
- Date: Feb. 14
- Time: 3:10 p.m. ET
The United States continues its Olympic campaign on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 3:10 p.m. ET (9:10 p.m. local time) from the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
What channel is USA vs. Denmark on?
- TV channel: NBC (U.S.), CBC (Canada)
- Live stream: Peacock (U.S.), CBC Gem (Canada)
The USA vs. Denmark preliminary round matchup will be broadcast nationally on USA Network in the United States and on CBC and TSN in Canada. The game will also be live-streamed on Peacock for U.S. viewers.
Olympic men's hockey schedule 2026
Wednesday, Feb. 11 (Opening Day)
| Game | Group | Time (ET) | Result |
| Slovakia vs. Finland | Group B | 10:40 AM | SVK 4, FIN 1 |
| Sweden vs. Italy | Group B | 3:10 PM | SWE 6, ITA 0 |
Thursday, Feb. 12
| Game | Group | Time (ET) | Result |
| Switzerland vs. France | Group A | 6:10 AM | SWI 4, FRA 0 |
| Czechia vs. Canada | Group A | 10:40 AM | CAN 5, CZE 0 |
| Germany vs. Denmark | Group C | 3:10 PM | GER 3, DEN 1 |
| Latvia vs. USA | Group C | 3:10 PM | USA 5, LAT 1 |
Friday, Feb. 13
| Game | Group | Time (ET) | Arena/Result |
| Finland vs. Sweden | Group B | 6:10 AM | FIN 4, SWE 1 |
| Italy vs. Slovakia | Group B | 6:10 AM | SVK 3, ITA 2 |
| France vs. Czechia | Group A | 10:40 AM | Santagiulia |
| Canada vs. Switzerland | Group A | 3:10 PM | Santagiulia |
Saturday, Feb. 14
| Game | Group | Time (ET) | Arena |
| Sweden vs. Slovakia | Group B | 6:10 AM | Santagiulia |
| Germany vs. Latvia | Group C | 6:10 AM | Rho |
| Finland vs. Italy | Group B | 10:40 AM | Santagiulia |
| USA vs. Denmark | Group C | 3:10 PM | Santagiulia |
Sunday, Feb. 15
| Game | Group | Time (ET) | Arena |
| Switzerland vs. Czechia | Group A | 6:10 AM | Santagiulia |
| Canada vs. France | Group A | 10:40 AM | Santagiulia |
| Denmark vs. Latvia | Group C | 1:10 PM | Rho |
| USA vs. Germany | Group C | 3:10 PM | Santagiulia |
Knockout Stage
| Round | Date | Time (ET) |
| Qualification Playoff 1 | Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 6:10 AM |
| Qualification Playoff 2 | Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 6:10 AM |
| Qualification Playoff 3 | Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 10:40 AM |
| Qualification Playoff 4 | Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 3:10 PM |
| Quarterfinal 1 | Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 6:10 AM |
| Quarterfinal 2 | Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 10:40 AM |
| Quarterfinal 3 | Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 12:10 PM |
| Quarterfinal 4 | Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 3:10 PM |
| Semifinal 1 | Friday, Feb. 20 | 10:40 AM |
| Semifinal 2 | Friday, Feb. 20 | 3:10 PM |
| Bronze Medal Game | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 2:40 PM |
| Gold Medal Game | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 8:10 AM |
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