The ice hockey final at the Milano Cortina Olympics is set to showcase a thrilling match between Canada and the USA. The live coverage, starting at 15:10, highlights the significant paths both teams have taken to reach the finals. Canada commenced its tournament with a strong performance in Group A, defeating the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and France with ease, though the tournament became challenging as they edged past the Czech Republic 4-3 in overtime during the quarter-finals and secured a dramatic victory over Finland in the semi-finals.

On the other side, the USA also navigated their group, Group C, with relative ease, overcoming Latvia, Denmark, and Germany. Their quarter-final match against Sweden posed a tougher challenge, resulting in a narrow 2-1 victory after extra time, but they dominated in the semi-finals with a convincing 6-2 win against Slovakia. Historically, Canada has been the most successful country in Olympic ice hockey, having won gold 14 times, while the USA stands as the third most successful team with five gold medals.

This final is not only a clash of titans in the sport but also an illustration of a long-standing rivalry between these two nations in ice hockey. As fans anticipate the outcome, the stakes are high for both teams, with pride, glory, and Olympic legacy on the line, making this one of the most anticipated matches in the tournament's history.