What Time Is Canada vs. USA Women’s Hockey? How to Watch the Olympic Gold Medal Game

When these rivals met on Feb. 10, Team USA earned a 5-0 win. Since then, Canada has outscored its opponents 12-2 on the way back to the final. Captain Marie-Philip Poulin, who missed the earlier matchup with a knee injury, is back in the lineup as Canada looks to defend its Olympic title.

Here is everything you need to know to watch the gold medal game. Here’s a full preview of Canada vs. USA. 

What Time Does Canada vs. USA Women’s Hockey Start?

Date: Thursday, Feb. 19
Time: 1:10 p.m. ET
Venue: Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena

Puck drop is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch Canada vs. USA Women’s Olympic Hockey Gold Medal Game

TV Channel: CBC
Live Stream: CBC Gem

CBC is the exclusive Canadian broadcast rights holder for the Winter Olympics. The women’s hockey gold medal game will air live on CBC and can be streamed on CBC Gem.

Viewers can check the full Olympic broadcast schedule on the official CBC website for additional coverage details.

Canada enters the final looking to defend the gold medal it won in Beijing in 2022. The United States, led by captain Hilary Knight, has not allowed a goal since its opening game against Czechia and will aim to reclaim the top spot on the Olympic podium.

Bet on Canada vs. USA Women’s Gold Medal Game

Sports Interaction has priced the United States as a strong favourite in the gold medal game, with USA listed at -400 on the moneyline and Canada coming back at +310. That number reflects the Americans’ dominant run through the tournament and their recent head-to-head success, but it also shows how much respect the books still have for Canada in a rivalry that has historically produced tight Olympic finals.