With less than a week remaining in the 2026 Winter Olympics, the excitement is palpable as the competition intensifies in Milan-Cortina. On Monday, the spotlight shines on the U.S. women’s hockey team, who are looking to build on their impressive 6-0 victory against Italy in the quarterfinals. They face Sweden in the semifinals, aiming for a shot at a potential rematch against Canada in the gold medal game.
In addition to hockey, the U.S. will strive to maintain momentum in women’s curling, where the team currently holds a record of 4-1 in round-robin play. Their upcoming match against Italy is crucial as they seek to advance further in the tournament.
The women’s monobob event also promises excitement, with American athletes Kaillie Armbruster Humphries, Elana Meyers Taylor, and Kaysha Love vying for medals. Armbruster Humphries, the defending Olympic champion, is eager to defend her title amidst stiff competition.
As the day progresses, pairs figure skating will capture attention, with world silver medalists Minerva Fabienne Has and Nikita Volodin leading the pack by nearly five points heading into the free skate session scheduled for later in the day.
Key Events Scheduled
The day’s events are set to unfold as follows (all times in Eastern Time):
– 10:40 a.m. — Women’s Hockey: U.S. vs. Sweden
– 1:05 p.m. — Women’s Curling: U.S. vs. Italy
– 2:00 p.m. — Figure Skating
As the competition heats up, fans can look forward to another thrilling day of Olympic action. Stay tuned for live updates and highlights from this year’s Winter Games in Milan-Cortina.
