The U.S. men’s hockey team’s quest for its first Olympic gold medal in nearly five decades continues Wednesday, highlighting Day 12 of NBC’s coverage of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Team USA will take on Sweden beginning at 3:10 p.

Though some events have already gotten underway, the 2026 Winter Olympics officially kick off on Friday with the Opening Ceremony, with coverage on NBC and Peacock beginning at 1:40 p.m. ET (7:40 p.m.

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The Sporting News tracked live results and highlights from the USA's Frankie del Duca-Josh Williamson in the 2-man final.

Though some events got underway beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 4, Saturday, Feb. 7 is officially considered Day 1 of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

After two heats, Elana Meyers Taylor sits in second in the monobob. Meyers Taylor will go for the podium Monday as the final heat takes place. She’s no stranger to medaling at the Olympics, as Meyers Taylor took home the silver medal back in 2022.

Nick Suzuki tied it on a deflection with 3:27 left, Mitch Marner scored in overtime and Canada avoided what would have been a stunning quarterfinal exit at the Olympics by rallying to beat Czechia 4-3