The United States mixed doubles curling team of Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin are 4-0 after two days of competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics following wins over Canada and Czechia on Friday. Thiesse and Dropkin began their day by defeating Canada's Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman 7-5 in a tight battle at Cortina Olympic Stadium.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are in northern Italy for three weeks of best-on-best competition. Here's how to watch in the United States and Canada.

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.

Here is an updated look at the Olympic mixed doubles curling standings at the 2026 Winter Games.

Of the 19 staff members polled, nine think Canada will bring home the gold medal. Six staffers think the United States can win its first gold medal in men's hockey since the 1980 "Miracle On Ice," while four believe Sweden can repeat its gold-medal performance from 2008 in Turin, Italy.

Though Canada announced its roster Dec. 31, NHL.com is taking it a step further, taking our shot at what some countries’ forward lines, defense pairs and goalie depth chart should look like. Today, NHL.com staff writer Derek Van Diest plays coach of Team Canada with his projected lines:

The United States and Canada are the favorites to reach the gold medal game in both men's and women's hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

While all Olympic athletes are expected to play and perform under pressure, Canada’s historical successes at the Winter Games have created heightened expectations.

Which country has the most Winter Olympic medals entering Milan Cortina 2026? Here's the top 10, with Team USA chasing first place.