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Olympic Hockey Semifinals: Canada vs Finland, USA vs Slovakia

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The men's hockey semifinals at the 2026 Olympic Games feature two high-stakes matchups on Friday. Team Canada faces Finland at 10:40 a.m. ET without star player Sidney Crosby, who is out for the semifinal contest. The United States takes on Slovakia at 3:10 p.m. ET in the other semifinal.

NHL players from all 32 franchises are represented among the final four teams, with Team USA having the most diverse roster at 18 different NHL teams represented. Finland boasts four players from the Dallas Stars, the most from any single franchise. The bronze medal game is scheduled for Saturday at 2:40 p.m. ET, with the gold medal game set for Sunday at 8:10 a.m. ET.

Canada advanced after a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against Czechia, with Mitch Marner scoring the game-winner. The Americans survived a dramatic overtime thriller against Sweden, winning 2-1. Both teams are now one win away from competing for Olympic gold, setting up what promises to be an exciting conclusion to the tournament.