The second-to-last day at the Olympic Games often evokes a sense of tranquility preceding significant events.
Following Team USA women’s ice hockey’s exhilarating gold medal triumph over Canada on Thursday, the American male squad then secured their spot in the gold medal contest by overcoming Slovakia on Friday. A day of rest awaits them before their Sunday clash with Canada for the gold medal, marking the ultimate competition of the 2026 Winter Olympics prior to its closing ceremony.
Nevertheless, Saturday’s calendar presents its own noteworthy spectacles. The Team USA women’s curling squad will contend for a bronze medal against Canada, and Eileen Gu strives to clinch an additional medal in the women’s freeski halfpipe final.
Program of Key Events (all times Eastern)
8:05 a.m. — Women’s Curling Bronze Medal Playoff (USA vs. Canada)
1:30 p.m. — Women’s Freeski Halfpipe Championship
2:40 p.m. — Men’s Ice Hockey Bronze Medal Playoff (Slovakia vs. Finland)
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