Friday marks the third day of the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina.
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On Wednesday, Slovakia stunned the hockey world by defeating Finland 4-1 in the first game of the tournament. Then, Sweden survived a spirited effort from the host Italians, winning 5-2 after allowing the opening goal in the first period.
Thursday’s four games included lopsided wins for the U.S. (5-1 over Latvia) and Canada (5-0 over Czechia).
Friday’s slate of contests includes a rivalry showdown between Sweden and Finland in Group B, along with Canada’s second game of the Olympics, against Switzerland for dibs on the top spot in Group A.
Read on for the current standings, schedule of games for the day, leading goal scorers and goaltenders, along with the latest Olympic men’s hockey headlines.
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Standings
Friday’s games
Stat leaders
Current standings
Group A Standings
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Group B Standings
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Group C Standings
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Friday’s schedule
Note: All times Eastern.
Group B
Finland 4, Sweden 1
Slovakia 3, Italy 2
Group A
Czechia 6, France 3
Canada vs. Switzerland, 3:10 p.m. | Peacock
Stat leaders
Scoring leaders
Goaltending leaders
Latest Olympic hockey headlines
U.S. men’s hockey dominates Latvia in opener
Celebrini leads Canada’s rout in Olympic hockey
Slovakia stuns Finland to open men’s hockey play
Canada, U.S. top men’s gold medal betting odds
Matthews named U.S. captain for men’s hockey
Czechia loses injured Bruins center Zacha for Games
