The U.S. and Canada set to square off in Olympic women's ice hockey gold medal match
- Posted on February 19, 2026
- By NPR
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The U.S. and Canada set to square off in Olympic women's ice hockey gold medal match

Canada was long the top dog of Olympic women's hockey. But with a win Thursday, the Americans could do more than earn a third gold medal — they could prove the sport's balance of power has shifted.