Team Canada needed overtime to defeat Czechia in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Despite watching captain Sidney Crosby leave the game with injury, Canada weathered the storm and prevailed. Now, the Maple Leaf awaits results to learn who it will play in the semifinals.
Because the Winter Olympics hockey bracket is based on seedings, Canada is somewhat on the dark when it comes to its upcoming opponent. After No. 3 Slovakia defeated No. 6 Germany, the Maple Leaf knows it won’t face the Central Europe next.
Instead, No. 1 Canada will play either No. 4 Finland/No. 5 Switzerland or No. 8 Sweden. Canada will only learn its rival after No. 2 Team USA’s quarterfinal showdown against Sweden.
If Sweden eliminates Team USA, Canada will face the ‘Tre Kronor’ as the Swedes would be the lowest seed remaining. If the Americans prevail, then Canada will play Finland or Switzerland, regardless of who makes it past that quarterfinal matchup.
Sidney Crosby #87 of Team Canada during the 2026 Winter Olympic games.
When will Canada play next?
Following Mitch Marner’s electric goal in sudden-death overtime, Canada punched its ticket to the semifinals of the 2026 Winter Olympics. With its rival to be determined, the Maple Leaf knows it will play on Feb. 20 with a ticket to the gold-medal game on the line.
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Whether Canada will play on the 10:40 am ET slot or the 3:10 pm ET one, remains to be decided. Either way, Canada will be ready to hit the ground running and reach yet another championship game in the Winter Olympics.
