With the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina approaching its final week, competition is intensifying. The U.S. women’s hockey team, buoyed by a commanding 6-0 victory over Italy in the quarterfinals, is set to face Sweden in the semifinals. A win here could pave the way for a highly anticipated rematch against Canada in the gold medal match.
In addition to hockey, the U.S. women’s curling team is also in action. Currently sporting a record of 4-1 in round-robin play, they are poised to continue their strong performance against Italy. The stakes are high as the teams vie for positions in their respective medal rounds.
The excitement extends to the women’s monobob event, where American athletes Kaillie Armbruster Humphries, Elana Meyers Taylor, and Kaysha Love are all aiming for podium finishes. Armbruster Humphries, the defending Olympic champion, seeks to maintain her title amidst fierce competition.
In pairs figure skating, world silver medalists Minerva Fabienne Has and Nikita Volodin lead the field by nearly five points as they head into the free skate segment scheduled for Monday evening.
Upcoming Key Events
The Olympic schedule for Monday features several critical matchups. The first significant event is the women’s hockey semifinal, with the U.S. facing Sweden at 10:40 a.m. ET. Following that, the women’s curling team will take on Italy at 1:05 p.m. ET. Figure skating takes center stage at 2:00 p.m. ET, where fans will be watching closely for the pairs’ performances.
As the games continue, viewers can stay updated with live coverage of all the best moments from the Olympic action. The next few days promise to be filled with excitement as athletes push for their dreams of Olympic glory.
