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 wonât face the Central Europe next.
Instead, No. 1 Canada will play No. 4 Finlandâwho defeated No. 5 Switzerland. Canada learned its rival after No. 2 Team USAâs defeated No. 8 Sweden in yet another epic quarterfinal showdown.
Had Sweden eliminated Team USA, Canada wouldâve faced the âTre Kronorâ in the semifinals. As the Americans prevailed, Canada was set to play Finland, as the fourth-seed is now the lowest seeded team remaining. After Team USAâs win, all top 4 seeds made it to the semis.
Sidney Crosby #87 of Team Canada during the 2026 Winter Olympic games.
Semifinals matchups
Everything was hanging on Team USAâs matchup against Sweden. After the American side won, the semifinals were decided:
- No. 1 Canada vs No. 4 Finland on Feb. 20 at 10:40 am ET
- No. 2 USA vs No. 3 Slovakia on Feb. 20 at 3:10 pm ET
see also
2026 Winter Olympics hockey: Has Sidney Crosby ever won a gold medal with Team Canada?
When will Canada play next?
Following Mitch Marnerâs electric goal in sudden-death overtime, Canada punched its ticket to the semifinals of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Maple Leaf will take on âSuomiâ on Feb. 20 with a ticket to the gold-medal game on the line.
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.
