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Canada flexed its muscles in its first two preliminary round games of the Winter Olympics, dominating Czechia and Switzerland by a combined score of 10-1.
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As a result, Canada has already clinched first place in Group A, giving the team a bye and sending it automatically to the quarterfinal round. So far, Canada is one of just two undefeated teams in the tournament, with the United States unsurprisingly also perfect so far.
Canada will close out its preliminary round against France, who has struggled mightily in its two games. The French lost both of their games to Switzerland and Czechia by a combined score of 10-3, putting the team in position to finish last in Group A play.
Therefore, the final preliminary round game is largely just to fill out the standings and play-out the group stage ahead of the knockout rounds. While Canada will get the bye, France is guaranteed to be playing on Tuesday in the qualification playoffs.
The Sporting News is tracking live scores, updates and highlights from the Olympic men’s ice hockey matchup between Canada and France. Follow along for full updates from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
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Canada vs. France live score
Canada vs. France updates, highlights from 2026 Olympic men’s hockey game
9:10 a.m.: The Group A standings are set regardless of this game’s result, as Canada will finish first and France will finish last. Canada is still playing to clinch the No. 1 overall seed, though.
How to watch Canada vs. France
Canada vs. France start time
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Date: Sunday, February 15
Canada’s final preliminary round matchup against France will begin at 10:40 a.m. ET from Milan-Cortina.
Canada vs. France TV Channel
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TV Channel: CBC (Canada), CNBC (United States)
CBC will have coverage of the Canada vs. France game in Canada, while CNBC will have the game in the United States. Additionally, the game can be live streamed on CBC Gem or Peacock.
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Canada men’s hockey schedule
Preliminary round
|
Date |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Stream |
|
2/12 |
Canada 5, Czechia 0 |
— |
— |
|
2/13 |
Canada 5, Switzerland |
— |
— |
|
2/15 |
Canada vs. France |
10:40 a.m. |
CBC, CNBC, Peacock, CBC Gem |
Knockout rounds
|
Date |
Round |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Stream |
|
2/18 |
Quarterfinals |
TBD vs. TBD |
TBD |
CBC, NBC/USA, CBC Gem, Peacock |
|
2/20 |
Semifinals |
TBD vs. TBD |
10:40 a.m./3:10 p.m. |
CBC, NBC/USA, CBC Gem, Peacock |
|
2/21 |
Bronze medal game |
TBD vs. TBD |
2:40 p.m. |
CBC, USA, CBC Gem, Peacock |
|
2/22 |
Gold Medal game |
TBD vs. TBD |
8:10 a.m. |
CBC, NBC, CBC Gem, Peacock |
