As the Milan Cortina Olympics unfold, Saturday, February 14, marks a pivotal day for the Canadian women's hockey team as they face Germany in their first elimination game. The defending gold medallists have had a mixed preliminary round, with significant wins against Czechia and Finland, but they suffered a heavy loss to the United States which has left them with questions about their form. Team captain Marie-Philip Poulin's participation remains uncertain after her recent injury, adding an element of unpredictability to the crucial matchup.