The first showdown is next. The United States and Canada plan for Tuesday's matchup to be the first of two showdowns at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy. Just as it has been in six of the seven Winter Games since women's hockey became an Olympic sport in 1998,

Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards and Team USA face off against Switzerland in their penultimate Group A matchup, with a critical game against Canada looming.

Gasser, looking for her third straight gold, quickly became a non-factor after crashing on her first jump and failing to stick the landing on her second. That opened the door for Murase, the 2022 bronze medalist in the event, who now has followed her 2025 big air world championship gold with an Olympic gold.

Switzerland pulled into a tie for the most gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics with a pair of victories on Monday.

Here's what happening Monday at the Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics. Eileen Gu, Erin Jackson, and more will compete.

Americans Erin Jackson and Brittany Bowe missed out on medals in the women’s 1,000-meter speedskating final. Bowe holds the world record in the event, but Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands won gold by setting an Olympic record. Jackson, one of Team USA's flag bearers, is the reigning 500-meter Olympic champion.

Franjo Von Allmen made a brilliant run to hold off Italy’s Giovanni Franzoni and win the first gold of the Olympics.

The United States routed Switzerland 5-0 in Olympic women’s hockey to improve to 3-0 before its showdown against Canada.

The 2026 Winter Olympics on Monday feature medal events for speed skating, women's big air, men's Alpine team combined and ski jumping.

This year’s women’s tournament is one of the most highly anticipated events in recent memory. Not only because of the excitement of the United States taking on Canada, but also because of the introduction of the Professional Women’s Hockey League, players from all around the globe are showing their talents nightly.