In an exciting first period, Canada pulled ahead of France 3-1 during their men’s ice hockey final qualifying match in Milan as part of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Tom Wilson, making his Olympic debut, lit the lamp just nine minutes in, securing an early lead for Canada. However, France’s Floran Douay responded quickly, tying the game only thirteen seconds later. Canada’s dominance continued as Devon Toews and Mark Stone each found the back of the net, giving Canada a solid two-goal cushion heading into the second period.
Canada’s men’s hockey team, already assured of the top position in Group A thanks to earlier victories over Czechia and Switzerland, aims to continue their strong performance. The Canadians captured gold in the last Olympics where NHL players were involved in 2014, and they look poised to reclaim that success with a talented roster featuring stars like Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Tom Wilson.
In other Olympic news, Canadian alpine skier Valérie Grenier expressed disappointment after finishing 13th in the women’s giant slalom event, where she had initially hoped to perform better. Despite her struggles, she acknowledged the support of her family at the Games, making the experience special amidst the challenges.
Meanwhile, in the women’s snowboard slopestyle event, two Canadians, Laurie Blouin and Juliette Pelchat, advanced to the finals by finishing ninth and twelfth, respectively, in the qualifiers. Medals for this event will be awarded on Tuesday, adding potential accolades to Team Canada’s tally in these Games.
On the skiing front, Italian athlete Federica Brignone is expected to clinch her second gold medal during the women’s giant slalom, further boosting Italy’s medal count as the host nation.
Overall, the 2026 Winter Olympics are showcasing thrilling performances from Canada’s athletes across various sports. As they continue to compete for victories, the spirit and resilience of the Canadian team keep fans hopeful for more podium finishes in the days to come.