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As the puck drops for the women's hockey knockout stages in Milan, Team USA looks less like a contender and more like an unstoppable force of nature.
The American women have been nothing short of clinical, punctuated by a historic 5-0 dismantling of Canada — the first time in Olympic history the Canadians have been held scoreless. This dominant run, defined by a staggering 20-1 goal differential through the group stage, has firmly established the U.S. as the heavy gold-medal favorite, fueled by a roster that has found its peak rhythm at exactly the right moment.
Now, the team faces the hosts, Italy, who won two games and lost two in the group stage. The U.S. has to face the home crowd to take a step closer to gold.
The stakes for this showdown against Italy go far beyond the immediate scoreboard, as this squad carries the weight of a decade-long hunger to reclaim the top step of the podium for the first time since 2018. The charge is being led by a masterclass in both veteran poise and youthful speed: legendary captain Hilary Knight recently tied the all-time U.S. Olympic points record, while rising stars Abbey Murphy, Caroline Harvey, and Laila Edwards have relentlessly haunted opposing defenses. Between the pipes, Aerin Frankel has been a literal brick wall, entering the quarterfinals on the strength of two shutouts.
While a resilient Italian side will have the home crowd behind them, the Americans look poised to reassert their global dominance and bring the gold back to U.S. soil.
Follow along for updates as the favorites look to take a step closer to the podium.
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USA vs. Italy hockey score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | F | |
| USA | --- | --- | --- | --- | 0 |
| Italy | --- | --- | --- | --- | 0 |
USA vs. Italy live updates, highlights from 2026 Olympic men's hockey game
This section will be updated closer to puck drop on Feb. 13, 2026.
How to watch USA vs. Italy
USA vs. Italy start time
- Date: Feb. 13
- Time: 3:10 p.m. ET
The United States starts the knockout stage on Friday, Feb. 13 at 3:10 p.m. ET from the Milano Santagiulia IHO arena.
This is the teams' first ever meeting in the Olympics.
What channel is USA vs. Italy on?
- TV channel: USA Network (U.S.), CBC (Canada)
- Live stream: Peacock (U.S.), CBC Gem (Canada)
The USA vs. Italy quarterfinal matchup will be broadcast nationally on USA Network in the United States and on CBC in Canada. Fans can also catch the game live on Peacock (U.S.) and CBC Gem (Canada).
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Olympic women's hockey schedule 2026
Here's a look at the remaining schedule and results for the Olympic women's hockey tournament in Milan.
Monday, Feb. 9
| Group | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Group B | Italy 3, Japan 2 | 6:10 a.m. |
| Group B | Germany 2, France 1 | 10:40 a.m. |
| Group A | United States 5, Switzerland 0 | 11:40 a.m. |
| Group A | Canada 5, Czechia 1 | 12:10 p.m. |
Tuesday, Feb. 10
| Group | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Group B | Sweden 4, Japan 0 | 6:10 a.m. |
| Group B | Germany 2, Italy 1 | 10:40 a.m. |
| Group A | United States 5, Canada 0 | 2:10 p.m. |
| Group A | Finland 3, Switzerland 1 | 3:10 p.m. |
Thursday, Feb. 12
| Round | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Group A | Canada 5, Finland 0 | 2:30 p.m. |
Friday, Feb. 13
| Round | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Quarterfinals | Czechia vs. Sweden | 10:40 a.m. |
| Quarterfinals | United States vs. Italy | 3:10 p.m. |
Saturday, Feb. 14
| Round | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Quarterfinals | Canada vs. Germany | 10:40 a.m. |
| Quarterfinals | Finland vs. Switzerland | 3:10 p.m. |
Monday, Feb. 16
| Round | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Semifinals | TBD vs. TBD | 10:40 a.m. |
| Semifinals | TBD vs. TBD | 3:10 p.m. |
Thursday, Feb. 19
| Round | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Bronze Medal | TBD vs. TBD | 8:40 a.m. |
| Gold Medal | TBD vs. TBD | 3:10 p.m. |
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