USA vs. Canada? 🥇 NHL Players Predict Olympic Hockey Medals | Milano Cortina 2026

Ahead of the opening contests of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, NHL players give their bronze, silver, and gold medal predictions for the men’s ice hockey tournament. From USA–Canada rematch dreams to Nordic rivalries and surprise bronze picks, the predictions come with plenty of passion — and just a little fear of getting roasted back home.

Several players call for a USA vs. Canada Gold Medal game, echoing memories of the 2010 Olympic final, while others look back to the 2006 Sweden–Finland championship. We also hear unique picks for bronze from countries like Switzerland, Germany, Czechia, Sweden — and even a surprise Denmark shout.

Victor Hedman gives a solid Gold Medal game prediction, while Sam Reinhart delivers one of the most unexpected medal projections of the entire piece. Jack Hughes and Clayton Keller try to keep things diplomatic, and Cale Makar admits he’d “probably get roasted” if he didn’t pick Canada for gold.

Later, players predict who will score the gold medal-winning goal, with votes for captains, superstars, brothers, and even one bold self-nomination. Will it be Sidney Crosby recreating 2010? Auston Matthews for Team USA? Or a new Olympic hero in Milan?

🏒 Let the debate begin.

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