Hello, and welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of today's women's hockey game between Canada and Switzerland at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The winner of today's game will play for a gold medal, while the loser will compete for a bronze.

With a secret weapon who never played in the NHL, a coach who instilled new confidence into the national program and extra motivation to medal, watch out for Team Switzerland in the Olympic knockout stages.

At the Winter Olympics 2026, Team Canada meets Switzerland in a semifinal shaped by legacy, tension and the quiet sense that one moment could redirect the race for medals.

The U.S. women’s hockey team is leading 5-0 against Sweden in the second period of the semifinals, with a spot in the gold medal game on the line. Plus, the U.S. teams of Danny O'Shea and Ellie Kam and Emily Chan and Spencer Akira Howe compete for medals in pair skating.

Live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Monday. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

Take a look at the Olympic women's ice hockey schedule, how to watch and when during the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, Italy.

Canada's women's hockey team will be looking for another Olympic gold-medal game berth when they face Switzerland Monday in the semifinals. Here's how to watch

Just 24 hours after thrashing Czechia 5-0, the Canadians will be back on the ice to face Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics.