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U.S. and Canadian women eager to renew their fierce hockey rivalry at Milan Cortina Games
- On Tuesday, the United States women's national ice hockey team and Canada women's national ice hockey team meet in a preliminary-round game at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
- It dates to the 1998 Nagano Games, when the U.S. beat Canada for Olympic gold; the nations have met 48 times, with Canada holding a 25-23 record and a 135-133 scoring margin.
- The United States, 2-0 entering its game against Switzerland on Monday, leads with captain Hilary Knight as they aim to extend their six-game winning streak versus Canada.
- Canada's schedule now includes a postponed opener and a tight turnaround, with games against Czechia on Monday and Finland on Thursday, a day before quarterfinals, as players stress adaptability.
- Beyond results, the rivalry fuels intense feelings, with Kelly Pannek recalling laughter amid chaos during a U.S.-Canada game, and Turnbull describing it as fun yet emotionally charged.
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Team USA's Hilary Knight Says Canada Rivalry Is More Intense Than Fans Realize
Team USA star Hilary Knight discussed the Americans’ rivalry with Team Canada, widely regarded as one of the best in all of sports, before their showdown at the 2026 Winter Olympics. “There’s so much pride involved that we bring out the best level of competition from one another,” Knight, 36, exclusively told Us Weekly. “There’s something about it. Even if you’re a fan, you feel the temperature. You feel a part of this rivalry. If you can only i…
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