Olympic Men’s Hockey Playoff Qualifying, Bracket, and Schedule

The men’s hockey knockout rounds for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, Italy, are set to begin after the preliminary round concluded on February 15. Canada and the USA earned byes to the quarterfinals, finishing first in their respective groups, while Slovakia and Finland also advanced by tiebreakers. The qualifying round starts on February 17, leading to the gold medal game on February 22. Broadcasts will be available on USA Network, CNBC, and NBC, with streaming on Peacock.

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