Welcome to Last Word On Hockey’s Olympic Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines,

Team USA faces Denmark in Milan‑Cortina 2026, with every win, loss or tie carrying weight that could reshape their journey through the Olympic hockey preliminary round.

The United States continues Group C play in men’s ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday when they face Denmark in a matchup that could play a key role in the early standings picture. MORE: NHL players

Day 8 at the 2026 Winter Olympics concluded with a resilient win for the U.S. men's hockey team. After trailing Denmark 2-1 at the end of the first period, the Americans scored three goals in the second to pull away for a 6-3 win.

Team USA men's hockey plays Denmark on Saturday, Feb. 15 in its second Winter Olympic pool play game in Italy.

Here's how to watch Team USA hockey's 2026 Winter Olympics preliminary game versus Denmark on Saturday.

Czechia came into the 2026 Winter Olympics as a popular dark horse. Nobody expected the Czechs to go toe-to-toe with Canada or Team USA, but they had enough talent to perhaps nab a bye into the quarterfinals and maybe make a push for a medal.

Denmark and Latvia face off in this Group A men's ice hockey matchup during the 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday.

The United States and Denmark face off in this Group C men's ice hockey matchup during the 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday.