USA vs Canada predictions: Who will win Olympic ice hockey gold medal?
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The Canada and United States men's hockey teams are evenly matched heading into the gold medal game. USA TODAY predicts the winner:
The USA-Canada matchup in the 2026 Winter Olympics gold-medal game is the same one as the final of last year's 4 Nations Face-Off.
Canada won that game 3-2 in overtime. But will that happen this time?
Both teams are 5-0 in the Olympics. Both teams had to win in overtime in the quarterfinals to advance. Both are loaded with NHL scorers. Both have a physical presence. Both are getting excellent goaltending.
How will it all shake out when the puck drops at 8:10 a.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)?
USA TODAY Network staffers offer their predictions:
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