Five things to watch Tuesday at the Winter Games

From the highly anticipated Canada-U.S. showdown in women's hockey to a chance for a speedskating medal, here are five things to look out for at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday, Feb. 10:

MILAN – From the highly anticipated Canada-U.S. showdown in women’s hockey to a chance for a speedskating medal, here are five things to look out for at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday, Feb. 10:

RIVALRY RENEWED

Defending-champion Canada will get its first look at the United States in women’s hockey action. The pair of rivals go head to head for the first time at the Winter Olympics since Canada defeated the U.S. in the gold medal match of the Beijing Games. The U.S. topped Canada for first place in 2018.

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GOLDEN TRACK?

Canada’s short-track speedskating team is expected to contend for gold in the mixed team relay in Milan. The squad, led by breakout star William Dandjinou, will skate against China, Belgium and Kazakhstan in one of three quarterfinal races. The two best teams in each race and the two fastest third-placed teams will qualify for the semifinal.

Dandjinou and fellow Canadians Steven Dubois and Felix Roussel will also compete in men’s 1000-metre heats while Kim Boutin, Courtney Sarault and Florence Brunelle will skate in the women’s 500-metre heats.

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